眉毛

méimáo · HSK 7

eyebrow

眉毛 — eyebrow

👁️ 眉毛 = 眉 (eyebrow) + 毛 (hair/fur): the hair above the eye

毛 — pictograph of hair/fur, 4 strokes
毛 is a pictograph showing a tuft of hair or animal fur, with strands fanning out from a base. The original oracle bone form depicted feathers or fur clearly, and the meaning broadened from 'hair/fur' to include 'wool,' 'down,' and figuratively 'tiny' or 'rough.' It also became a common surname.

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