To feel a sense of relief and pride after being freed from long-term oppression or hardship; literally to raise one's eyebrows and exhale a pent-up breath.

To feel a sense of relief and satisfaction after a period of being suppressed or discouraged; also written as [[扬眉吐气|揚眉吐氣|yang2 mei2 tu3 qi4]].

unaspirated; describing a consonant produced without a strong burst of air

A consonant produced with a strong burst of air.