苫眼铺眉 — “To assume an air of importance or superiority”
苫眼铺眉 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to assume an air of importance or superiority”. To put on airs and graces; to act self-important with a stern or deliberately exaggerated facial expression. Literally, “To stare with wide eyes and raise eyebrows”.
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What does 苫眼铺眉 mean?
苫眼铺眉 (shān yǎn pū méi) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to assume an air of importance or superiority”.
How do you pronounce 苫眼铺眉?
苫眼铺眉 is pronounced shān yǎn pū méi in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 苫眼铺眉 literally mean?
Literally, 苫眼铺眉 means “to stare with wide eyes and raise eyebrows”. It is used to mean “to assume an air of importance or superiority”.
What is the Chinese definition of 苫眼铺眉?
瞪眼晴，竖眉毛。形容装模作样地摆架子。