The Complete Guide to the Eyebrows in Chinese Face Reading

In Chinese face reading, the eyebrows indicate the general constitution, current state of health, hopes, and goals of an individual. People with strong eyebrows can handle alcohol very well.

The most important trait related to eyebrows is their size. Eyebrows that are large, bushy, long, or thick show an abundant amount of liver Qi. It also indicates the ability to express anger, passion, and drive.

In contrast, people with fine, short, or soft eyebrows are flexible, easy-going, and tend to go with the flow.

When reading the eyebrows, we need to consider their shapes, sizes, positions, etc. to make the right conclusion about a person’s character. We also need to interpret the brow bones because they are in the same place.

In this post, I will talk about the eyebrows and their meanings in Chinese face reading.

1. Position

High-set Eyebrows

People with high-set eyebrows tend to be aloof, formal, and sensitive. The higher the eyebrows, the more intensified these traits become.

Even though these people look cool outside, they are warm and caring inside. They are comfortable keeping ideas to themselves even though they don’t usually hide their thoughts.

People with high eyebrows are devoted to their family. They tend to achieve early in life.

Low-set Eyebrows

Low-set eyebrows belong to people who love to help others, but they will show you exactly how to do it. If you are willing to listen to their advice, they can get you to the top with them.

Low eyebrows also indicate that the person is a spontaneous talker. They may be happiest when they work in a career that values quick wit, such as being a host of a talk show. Yet, these people usually don’t think twice before they speak.

People with low eyebrows are often good at processing information quickly or taking swift actions.

Unfortunately, Chinese face readers tell us that these people can be materialistic and often troubled with family affairs. They tend to seek instant gratification over long-term benefits.

2. Length

Long Eyebrows

The longer the eyebrows, the more sibling support a person receives in their childhood. This trait can also denote support from peers and coworkers later in life.

In Chinese face reading, people with long eyebrows are dedicated to their loved ones. They enjoy many benefits associated with this yang feature, such as longevity, strength, and endurance. These people have a high energy level and don’t give up on their goals.

The longer the eyebrows, the more friends a person is capable of having. Thus, these people are usually good friends. They are easily forgiven when they make a mistake.

Short Eyebrows

Short eyebrows belong to someone who is intense, highly active, and temperamental. They often have trouble controlling their emotions, so their feelings are like roller coasters going up and down.

Short eyebrows can also denote poor sibling support in early childhood. Due to this reason, people who have short eyebrows are usually independent and do not ask for help. They can be easily hurt, restless, and experience loneliness regularly.

These people need to learn to be open because they don’t trust others. Therefore, they may not have many friends in life.

3. Width

Wide-set Eyebrows

In Chinese face reading, people with wide eyebrows are loyal and generous friends. They possess great common sense and are able to give excellent advice. These people only need a little amount of effort to be loved by other people.

People with wide eyebrows have a “hidden desire”, which is a genuine and lasting relationship. They usually shy away from sex.

Wide-set eyebrows are also a sign of hesitancy. These people tend to have issues with asserting themselves due to their lack of confidence. Even when they climb to high positions at work, they would still feel uncertain about their success.

The Chinese regard wide-set eyebrows as a masculine trait. People who have this kind of eyebrows tend to be impulsive, active, and like to know the bottom line rather than trivial details.

Close-set Eyebrows

Eyebrows that are close to each other depict a person who is positive and ready for challenges. People with close-set eyebrows are genuine and self-confident. Yet, they are quick to anger and resentment. These quick tempers are usually because of individuals who don’t want to do things their way.

People with close eyebrows are also spontaneous and inclined to volatility. They are detail-oriented, passive, and sometimes indecisive.

These people believe they can achieve anything, even if it is against all the odds.

There is always a danger of jealousy behind their personality. People with close-set eyebrows don’t usually react positively in partnerships.

4. Thickness

Thick Eyebrows

Chinese face reading tells us that people with thick eyebrows are generous and emotional. They certainly tend to joke around, yet they are also attracted to action and adventure.

These people can generate new ideas spontaneously. Thick eyebrows also indicate assertiveness. When this trait is accompanied with bushy hair, we have a person who only takes yes for an answer. Such people could be viewed as pushy, or even oppressive.

People with thick eyebrows are courageous because they will fight for what they believe in. Yet they tend to be high-strung in their reactions.

Anger and resentment are their challenges. They need to learn how to channel these negative energies into positive passions.

Bushy Eyebrows

If you have bushy eyebrows, you have the same traits as people with thick eyebrows. The difference is that you have the intensified version of these traits. In Chinese face reading, people with bushy eyebrows are likely to succeed in life because of their noticeable character.

The main characteristics associated with bushy eyebrows are anger, stubbornness, high energy, generosity, and courage.

If your eyebrows are bushy and messy altogether, you may have a violent personality.

Thin Eyebrows

Thin eyebrows belong to people who are timid and shy. In contrast to thick eyebrows, thin eyebrows indicate a lack of self-confidence and scattered energy. These people usually don’t have enough energy to finish what they’ve started.

People with thin and fine eyebrows tend to go with the low. They have such an easy-going nature and are usually perceived as gentle and quiet. Their liver Qi may not be powerful, so they are not often interested in physical exercises.

Sparse Eyebrows

Sparse eyebrows are an indication of weak liver Qi in Chinese face reading. People with sparse eyebrows can be high-strung when exhausted, but they can overcome it quickly. Arguments can drain their energy easily. These people want everyone to get along.

Sparse eyebrows can also indicate an indirect or indecisive person who is fearful of being wrong. Although they are helpful and caring, they need to learn to stand up for themselves. These people often strive for peace and cooperation and have a very low tolerance to drugs and alcohol.

Generally, sparse eyebrows reveal the easy-going nature, passive personality, and low passion of the owner.

5. Shapes

Unibrow

Unibrow is defined as long eyebrows connected together in the middle. They are also known as monobrows or single eyebrows, which is a sign of extra aggression in Chinese face reading. People with unibrow are easily hurt and need to exert a great amount of discipline to control their tempers.

Positively, people with connected eyebrows are good at sports. When the fiery energy is transformed into positive passion, these people usually find success in what they pursue. Therefore, if their emotions are out of control, it is recommended that these people take physical exercise to reduce their anger.

Curly Eyebrows

In the art of face reading, curly eyebrows indicate unsystematic thinking and behavior. Although people with curly eyebrows are clever and intelligent, they often have strong egos.

Positively, they are endowed with the gift of patience and determination.

One of their negative traits is the lust for power. If the eyebrows are both curly and messy, this can indicate an unusual mind which usually belongs to mad scientists.

6. Eyebrow Arch

Generally, the stronger and higher the arch of the eyebrows, the more action-oriented a person will be.

Downward Sloping Eyebrows

Downward sloping or downturn eyebrows indicate a pessimistic attitude and a high expectation of others. People with downward-sloping eyebrows can be discouraged easily. They usually have the feeling that they should give up before they reach their goals.

They often set high expectations for themselves as well, which may contribute to their overwhelming feelings. They work best when someone encourages them regularly.

Unfortunately, this set of eyebrows is regarded as an inauspicious sign in Chinese face reading. This shape indicates a lack of ambition and determination. Eyebrows that slope downward often reveal a tendency of melancholy and depression.

However, in a positive light, these people are trustworthy and reliable even though they look very shy.

Upward Sloping Eyebrows

People with upward-sloping eyebrows are usually fortunate and successful in life. Thus, this shape is considered an auspicious sign in Chinese face reading.

These people possess a positive outlook and work hard for their success. They are quick to seize opportunities. These are dynamic, ambitious, and outgoing individuals who love to make things happen.

However, the negative traits associated with upward-sloping eyebrows are impatience and irritation. They often quit halfway through. They tend to feel stressed because they take on too much work.

Straight Eyebrows

Straight eyebrows signify good physical health and down-to-earth quality of the owner. People with straight eyebrows tend to work methodically to achieve their goals. Rules, standards, and principles are what they adhere to.

Imagination is not one of their strengths. However, their pragmatism and optimistic attitude can compensate for this shortcoming. They have insight into financial matters. Thus, these people may not face much financial difficulty throughout life.

Naturally Curved Eyebrows

Eyebrows that are naturally curved and rounded are called “courtesan’s eyebrows” in Chinese face reading, this trait is more commonly seen in females rather than males. Usually, women who have this kind of eyebrows are very pleasant to look at.

These people often possess excellent communication skills, which make them great diplomats and peacemakers. It is hard to resist the attraction coming from them because of their charming personality.

Highly Arched in The Middle

Highly arched in the middle or upside-down-V-shaped eyebrows signify someone who is very decisive. These people are quick to react to situations, even though they should spend some time thinking before acting.

They are very action-oriented. Yet their actions tend to be aggressive. Their movements are fast and forceful.

7. Moles on Eyebrows

Moles on eyebrows have different meanings related to specific locations. The table below demonstrates some general characteristics of moles appearing on eyebrows:

Mole’s location	Meanings
On eyebrows	Fortunate with money; success; power; courage to face difficulty.
Above eyebrows	Issues with money matters in daily life, such as not having enough money for daily expenses.
Near the middle of eyebrows	Problems with money matters in the future, like having no money for retirement.
Hide behind eyebrow’s hair	The person is careful and is capable of achieving great things.
Between eye and eyebrows	Sign of frustration in sharing family property.
At the brow tip	Indication of problems with controlling emotions.

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References:

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