俯 (fǔ) - To bend down & to lower one's head

俯Tone 3

fǔ ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

俯 · fǔ

To bend down;

to lower one's head;

to stoop;

to look down;

to submit or yield.

To bend downto lower one's headto stoop

Usage highlights

Bend downLook down from aboveDive downBow one's headOverlook a panoramaSubmit and obey

Synonyms

  • 低— to lower
  • 垂— to droop, hang down
  • 弯— to bend

Antonyms

  • 仰— to look up, raise head
  • 抬— to lift up
  • 昂— to hold high

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He bent down to pick up the coin (俯身捡硬币).
  • Looking down from the skyscraper (从摩天大楼俯视).
  • The eagle swooped down on its prey (鹰俯冲扑向猎物).
  • They bowed their heads in mourning (他们俯首默哀).

Collocations

  • Bend down(俯身)
  • Look down from above(俯视)
  • Dive down(俯冲)
  • Bow one's head(俯首)
  • Overlook a panorama(俯瞰)
  • Submit and obey(俯就)

Idioms

  • Between looking up and bending down(俯仰之间)
  • Bowing head and ears listening(俯首帖耳)
  • Looking up and down with ease(俯仰自得)
  • Submit to justice(俯首就擒)
  • Look down on everything(俯视一切)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese culture, '俯' often conveys respect and humility when bowing or lowering one's head.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing both physical posture and metaphorical submission.
  • In martial arts and traditional ceremonies, '俯' movements demonstrate respect and discipline.

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