俯首 (fǔ shǒu) — (literary/formal) to bow one's head (in submission, respect, or deep thought)
Definition
Literary/verb-object phrase meaning 'to bow one's head,' used in formal writing or set phrases (e.g. 俯首帖耳, 俯首称臣). Stronger and more figurative than 低头, and less physically marked than 鞠躬.
verb
(literary/formal) to bow one's head (in submission, respect, or deep thought)
Examples
- 俯首。Tā fǔ shǒu chén sī le xǔ jiǔ.He bowed his head in deep thought for a long time.
- ，俯首。Miàn duì shī zhǎng, tā fǔ shǒu xíng lǐ.Facing his teacher, he bowed his head and saluted.
- 俯首，。Tā fǔ shǒu bù yǔ, sì hū zài děng dài mìng lìng.He bowed his head and remained silent, as if waiting for orders.
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