举案齐眉

jǔ'ànqíméi

holding the tray level with the brows—husband and wife treating each other with courtesy

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ju3 an4 qi2 mei2

lit. to lift the tray to eyebrow level (idiom); mutual respect in a marriage

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举案齐眉

jǔ àn qí méi

A wife lifts the tray to a level with her eyebrows to show great respect for her husband.; A husband and wife (A married couple) love and respect each other for life.; husband and wife treating each other with courtesy

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舉案齊眉|举案齐眉 [jǔ àn qí méi] ► lit. to lift the tray to eyebrow level (idiom); mutual respect in a marriage