Chinese word dictionary

愁眉苦脸

chóuméi-kǔliǎn · to look anxious (idiom); to look miserable

Word information

Simplified愁眉苦脸
Traditional愁眉苦臉
Pinyinchóuméi-kǔliǎn
Part of speechGeneral
HSK 3.07-9
HSK 2.0Not listed

How to learn 愁眉苦脸

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