Definition
皱眉头 is a separable verb (离合词). It combines the verb 皱 (wrinkle) with the noun 眉头 (brows) to mean 'frown'. You can insert particles, complements, or measure words between the two parts, e.g., 皱起了眉头 (frowned suddenly), 皱着眉头 (with a frown), or 皱过一次眉头 (frowned once). It describes a facial expression of displeasure, worry, or deep thought.
v.o.
to frown
Examples
- 皱眉头，。Bié zhòu méi tóu le, biérén huì kànjiàn de.Don't frown, others will see.
- ，。Tā zhòu le zhòu méi tóu, ránhòu xiào le xiào.He frowned a couple of times, then smiled.
- 。Tā zhòu zhe méi tóu kàn wán le nà fēng xìn.She read the letter with a frown.
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