撑眉努眼 — “To glare angrily and assume a domineering or arrogant posture”
撑眉努眼 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to glare angrily and assume a domineering or arrogant posture”. Often indicating an imperious and strong-willed nature. Literally, “To raise one's eyebrows and widen one's eyes in a strained manner”.
撑眉努眼 Pronunciation and Pinyin
撑眉努眼 Character Breakdown
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What does 撑眉努眼 mean?
撑眉努眼 (chēng méi nǔ yǎn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to glare angrily and assume a domineering or arrogant posture”.
How do you pronounce 撑眉努眼?
撑眉努眼 is pronounced chēng méi nǔ yǎn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 撑眉努眼 literally mean?
Literally, 撑眉努眼 means “to raise one's eyebrows and widen one's eyes in a strained manner”. It is used to mean “to glare angrily and assume a domineering or arrogant posture”.
What is the Chinese definition of 撑眉努眼?
撑：竖起；努眼：把眼睛张大。双眉飞扬，两眼圆瞪。比喻神情威严，为人专断强横