伛 (yǔ) - hunchbacked & stooped
伛 · yǔ
hunchbacked;
stooped;
bent over;
describes a person with a curved or hunched back.
hunchbackedstoopedbent over
Usage highlights
hunchbacked and stoopedto bend one's bodyhunched backto stoop forwardbent at the waistwalking with a stoop
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The old man walked with a stoop (伛偻而行).
- He carried a heavy load with a bent back (伛身负重).
- The term describes a hunched posture (伛背).
Collocations
- hunchbacked and stooped(伛偻)
- to bend one's body(伛身)
- hunched back(伛背)
- to stoop forward(伛俯)
- bent at the waist(伛腰)
- walking with a stoop(伛行)
Idioms
- Hunchbacked and respectful(伛偻提携)
- Bent back and white hair(伛背白发)
Cultural background
FAQ- Historically used to describe physical deformity or age-related posture changes.
- In classical texts, often appears in descriptions of elderly or physically impaired individuals.
- Can carry negative connotations when used to describe physical appearance.