燃眉

rán méi

Dictionary entry

to burn one's eyebrows

What does 燃眉 mean?

燃眉 (rán méi) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to burn one's eyebrows

2fig. desperately serious situation

Character breakdown

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燃ránto burn · to ignite 眉méieyebrow · upper margin

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燃眉

rán méi

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