喜上眉梢
xǐ​shàng​méi​shāo

be radiant with joy

  • created sense approved 喜上眉梢 · xǐ​shàng​méi​shāo · be radiant with joy — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    喜上眉梢

    xǐ​shàng​méi​shāo

    be radiant with joy

    a look of joy appearing on one's face; used to describe happiness or delight that shows in one's eyes or expression

    喜 (literal) → 喜 · xǐ · happy 上 (literal) → 上 · shàng · to go up 眉梢 (literal) → 眉梢 · méi​shāo · tip of the eyebrow

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    created sense