揚眉吐氣

joeng4 mei4 tou3 hei3

verb; literally: exhale freely and expand the eyebrows. it means feel proud and elated after long period of stress or bad conditions; a feeling of exaltation upon fulfillment; appear very proud and self- satisfied; be elated

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. verb; literally: exhale freely and expand the eyebrows. it means feel proud and elated after long period of stress or bad conditions; a feeling of exaltation upon fulfillment; appear very proud and self- satisfied; be elated

Written Forms

揚眉吐氣Traditional · Main Form
扬眉吐气Alternate Form

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