俛 (fǔ) - To exert effort & to strive diligently

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fǔ ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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俛 · fǔ

To exert effort;

to strive diligently;

an alternative form for 俯 meaning to bow or lower one's head.

To exert effortto strive diligentlyan alternative form for 俯 meaning to bow

Usage highlights

Strive diligentlyBow the headWork hardLower one's head in submissionExert effortDiligent work

Synonyms

  • 俯— to lower one's head; to bow
  • 勉— to exert effort; to strive
  • 勤— diligent; industrious

Antonyms

  • 仰— to raise one's head; to look up
  • 怠— idle; negligent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He worked diligently without complaint (俛首努力).
  • Ancient officials would bow in respect (俛首而拜).
  • One must strive to achieve great things (俛而就之).

Collocations

  • Strive diligently(俛首努力)
  • Bow the head(俛首)
  • Work hard(俛而就)
  • Lower one's head in submission(俛首帖耳)
  • Exert effort(俛仰)
  • Diligent work(俛勤)

Idioms

  • To strive diligently against the current(俛仰奋进)
  • To work hard without complaint(俛首甘为)
  • To bow and submit completely(俛首帖耳)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 俛 is a classical character often found in ancient texts, representing the virtue of diligence and humility.
  • In historical context, it was used interchangeably with 俯 to describe the physical act of bowing, showing respect or submission.
  • The character embodies the Confucian ideal of diligent self-cultivation and proper social conduct through physical deference.

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