Definitions
(noun)
eyebrow
(noun)
upper margin
Etymology
Depicts hair above the eye (目).
About
The character "眉" derives from an early pictographic representation of an eyebrow above an eye, a relationship still visible in its structure where the component "目" for eye sits beneath a stylized depiction of the eyebrow hairs. Its primary meaning has consistently centered on the facial feature, yet it has extended into metaphorical uses, such as denoting the top or margin of an object in terms like "书眉" for page header, or conveying expressive qualities in idioms related to demeanor. The character's form has stabilized over time, maintaining its illustrative etymology without significant alteration to its core components.
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她的眉毛很黑。
他皱起了眉头。
她用眉笔画眉毛。
他的眉形很好看。
医生建议她修眉。
这个问题有了眉目。
眉部的护理很重要。
她的眉宇间透着英气。