傴 (yǔ) - Hunchbacked & stooped

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傴 · yǔ

Hunchbacked;

stooped;

bent over;

to bow (in respect);

describes a curved or bent posture.

Hunchbackedstoopedbent over

Usage highlights

Stooped backBend the bodyHunchbacked and stoopedStooped postureBend at the waistStooped with age

Synonyms

  • 弯— bent; curved
  • 曲— bent; crooked
  • 躬— to bow; to bend forward

Antonyms

  • 直— straight; upright
  • 挺— erect; straighten

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The old man walked with a stoop (老人傴偻而行).
  • He bowed respectfully to his teacher (他向老师傴身致敬).
  • The tree grew in a bent shape due to the wind (树因风而长得傴曲).

Collocations

  • Stooped back(傴背)
  • Bend the body(傴身)
  • Hunchbacked and stooped(傴偻)
  • Stooped posture(傴姿)
  • Bend at the waist(傴腰)
  • Stooped with age(年老而傴)

Idioms

  • Bent back and white hair, describing old age(傴背白发)
  • To bow respectfully(傴身而礼)
  • Hunchbacked and hard of hearing, describing physical decline(傴聋)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese culture, a stooped posture could symbolize old age, wisdom gained through experience, or physical decline.
  • Bowing or stooping (傴) could also be a gesture of respect towards elders or superiors.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing physical characteristics or respectful gestures.

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