俅 (qiú) - Qiu — respectful appearance & used in the word 俅俅, meaning reverent and

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qiú ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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俅 · qiú

Qiu — respectful appearance;

used in the word 俅俅, meaning reverent and respectful.

Qiu — respectful appearanceused in the word 俅俅, meaning reverent and

Usage highlights

Respectful appearanceQiu peopleStanding respectfullyQiu language

Synonyms

  • 恭— respectful, reverent
  • 敬— respect, honor

Antonyms

  • 傲— arrogant, haughty
  • 慢— disrespectful, rude

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He stood with a respectful demeanor (俅俅而立).
  • The ancient text describes the gentleman as 俅俅.
  • The character 俅 appears in the Classic of Poetry (《诗经》).

Collocations

  • Respectful appearance(俅俅)
  • Qiu people(俅人, an ethnic group)
  • Standing respectfully(俅立)
  • Qiu language(俅语)

Idioms

  • Reverent and respectful(俅俅)
  • The gentleman's dignified appearance(君子俅俅)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in the Classic of Poetry describing the respectful demeanor of a gentleman.
  • Used in the name of the Drung (Dulong) people, historically called 俅人.
  • Rare in modern usage except in classical references and ethnic names.

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