to knit one's brows; to frown in concern or displeasure

to knit one's brows, expressing distress or worry; often used in literary contexts

in dire straits; poverty-stricken or desperate

(literary) to knit the brows; to frown, especially as an expression of anxiety or distress

(literary) describes a look of intense hatred or disgust; literally with an aching head and knitted brows

(literary) to knit one's brows in worry or distress; the appearance of frowning while anxious

horrified or extremely anxious; describes an appearance of being gripped by fear or dread

To take short, cautious steps; to be hesitant to move forward or show reluctance to proceed.

embroidery worked with gold threads; also called [[撚金|撚金|nian3 jin1]]