举案齐眉 in English ju3 an4 qi2 mei2 Meaning

Meanings

  • literally (word for word) to lift the tray to eyebrow level (idiomatic expression); mutual respect in a marriage

Simplified Characters

举 案 齐 眉

Traditional Characters

舉 案 齊 眉

Pinyin

ju3 an4 qi2 mei2

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

举ju3variant of 舉|举[ju3] 案an4(legal) case 齐qi2(name of states and dynasties at several different periods) 眉mei2eyebrow