喜上眉梢

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Chinese

to be fond of; to like; to enjoy
to be fond of; to like; to enjoy; to be happy; to feel pleased; happiness; delight; glad
 
up; on; on top
up; on; on top; upon; first; previous or last; upper; higher; above; previous; to climb; to go into; to go up
 
tip of the brow
trad. (喜上眉梢) 眉梢
simp. #(喜上眉梢) 眉梢

Etymology

First attested in Ernü Yingxiong Zhuan .

Pronunciation


Idiom

喜上眉梢

  1. to be radiant with joy