dī​méi

to lower one's eyebrows

  • created sense approved 低眉 · dī​méi · to lower one's eyebrows — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    低眉

    dī​méi

    to lower one's eyebrows

    To lower one's eyes or eyebrows, indicating a focused or thoughtful state; to look down while concentrating or playing an instrument.

    低 (literal) → 低 · dī · to lower 眉 (literal) → 眉 · méi · eyebrow

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  • created sense approved 低眉 · dī​méi · kindness — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    低眉

    dī​méi

    kindness

    A kind or gentle appearance; a peaceful and friendly expression, often in the phrase [[低眉善目|低眉善目|di1 mei2 shan4 mu4]]

    低 (literal) → 低 · dī · to lower 眉 (literal) → 眉 · méi · eyebrow

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  • created sense approved 低眉 · dī​méi · obedience — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    低眉

    dī​méi

    obedience

    To be submissive, compliant, or humble; showing obedience to those in power, as in [[低眉屈膝|低眉屈膝|di1 mei2 qu1 xi1]]

    低 (literal) → 低 · dī · to lower 眉 (literal) → 眉 · méi · eyebrow

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  • created sense approved 低眉 · dī​méi · dejection — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    低眉

    dī​méi

    dejection

    To look downcast or dejected; describing a state of worry, sorrow, or being in dire straits.

    低 (literal) → 低 · dī · to lower 眉 (literal) → 眉 · méi · eyebrow

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