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眉目
méimù, méimu
Description
“眉目”有两个意思：一个读méimù，指人的眼睛和眉毛，也就是长相；另一个读méimu，意思是事情的头绪或开始有了结果。
"眉目" has two meanings: one pronounced méimù, referring to a person's eyes and eyebrows, that is, appearance; the other pronounced méimu, meaning the outline or beginning of a matter showing results.
Meanings
眉目méimù
looks; features (eyes and brows)
这个孩子眉目很清秀。
This child has delicate and clear facial features.
眉目méimu
first signs of progress; a clue
这件事终于有了眉目。
This matter finally has some clarity.
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Notes
- Etymology
眉 (eyebrow) + 目 (eye), literally the brows and eyes.
- Nuance
有眉目 is a very common phrase meaning a matter is starting to work out.
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