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眼眉 (yǎnméi) — use 眉毛 (méimáo) for general reference to eyebrows, while 眼眉 (yǎnméi) is more specific to the shape or styling of the eyebrows.
A common mistake is to confuse 眉毛 with other facial features like '眼睛' (yǎnjing, eyes) or '嘴' (zuǐ, mouth). This word is informal; in more formal contexts, one might use '面部特征' (miànbù tèzhēng, facial features). Pay attention to the tone: 眉 (méi) has a second tone and 毛 (máo) has a fifth tone, which can change the meaning if mispronounced.
As an HSK Level 5 word, 眉毛 connects to other vocabulary related to body parts and descriptions, like '脸' (liǎn, face) and '鼻子' (bízi, nose). Focus on practicing its usage in descriptive sentences and dialogues about appearance.
Learners often mistakenly say '眉毛' as if it were a singular noun, but it refers to eyebrows in plural. The correct usage would be '我的眉毛很长' (Wǒ de méimáo hěn cháng - My eyebrows are long).
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How to say eyebrow in Chinese
“eyebrow” in Chinese is眉毛
眉毛 (méimáo) refers to 'eyebrows' in Mandarin. It is commonly used in contexts related to beauty, facial expression, and grooming. Understanding this term can enhance your ability to describe appearance and emotions in conversations.
When to use 眉毛
A common mistake is to confuse 眉毛 with other facial features like '眼睛' (yǎnjing, eyes) or '嘴' (zuǐ, mouth). This word is informal; in more formal contexts, one might use '面部特征' (miànbù tèzhēng, facial features). Pay attention to the tone: 眉 (méi) has a second tone and 毛 (máo) has a fifth tone, which can change the meaning if mispronounced.
眉毛 or something close to it
眼眉 (yǎnméi) — use 眉毛 (méimáo) for general reference to eyebrows, while 眼眉 (yǎnméi) is more specific to the shape or styling of the eyebrows.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly say '眉毛' as if it were a singular noun, but it refers to eyebrows in plural. The correct usage would be '我的眉毛很长' (Wǒ de méimáo hěn cháng - My eyebrows are long).
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Grammar Patterns of 眉毛
眉毛 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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把你的____修剪成越往外眼角越细的月牙形。
Taper the shape of your eyebrows towards the outer corners.
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You can say '我喜欢你的眉毛' (Wǒ xǐhuān nǐ de méimáo).
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