Word information
Simplified眉睫
Traditional眉睫
Pinyinméi jié
Part of speechDictionary
HSK 3.0Not listed
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Chinese word dictionary
眉睫
méi jié · eyebrows and eyelashes; (fig.) close at hand; urgent; pressing; imperative
Character breakdown
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How to learn 眉睫
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