举案齐眉

Произношение: jǔ àn qí méi Буквальное значение: Raise tray level with eyebrows

Происхождение и использование

This idiom describes raising (举) a food tray (案) level (齐) with one's eyebrows (眉). It comes from the story of Meng Guang who showed deep respect for her husband Liang Hong by always raising his food tray to eye level when serving him. Modern usage describes marriages characterized by deep mutual respect and devotion, where partners honor each other.

Примеры

Английский: "Their relationship exemplifies mutual respect and devotion."

Китайский: 他们的关系是举案齐眉的典范。