méi

蛾眉

Word · NounTraditional嫮

variant of 眉; like 'beautiful'

Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma

Meanings

1 sense · 2 examples
1.

noun

variant form of 眉; beautiful (appearance)

archaic

This character is an ancient variant form of 眉 (méi) and is primarily used in classical texts or to emulate a classical style. It specifically refers to the type of beauty associated with fine, slender eyebrows.

Gǔ古
jí籍
zhōng中
céng曾
yòng用
 “
méi嫮
 ”
dài代
zhǐ指
nǚ女
zǐ子
de的
xiù秀
méi眉
 。

In ancient texts, 'méi' was used to refer to a woman's beautiful eyebrows.

Qí其
róng容
mào貌
méi嫮
hǎo好
 ，
lìng令
rén人
qīng倾
xīn心
 。

Her beautiful appearance is captivating.