趜 (jú) - To bend or stoop & to bow respectfully

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jú ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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趜 · jú

To bend or stoop;

to bow respectfully;

also refers to a type of leather shoe in ancient times.

To bend or stoopto bow respectfullyalso refers to a type of leather shoe

Usage highlights

To bow respectfullyAncient leather shoesBending postureStooping walkRitual bow

Synonyms

  • 躬— to bow, to bend
  • 鞠— to bow respectfully
  • 弯— to bend, to curve

Antonyms

  • 挺— to straighten, to erect
  • 立— to stand upright

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He bowed respectfully to the elder (向长者趜).
  • The ancient leather shoes were called 趜 (古代的皮靴称为趜).
  • The dancer bent gracefully (舞者优雅地趜身).

Collocations

  • To bow respectfully(恭敬趜身)
  • Ancient leather shoes(古趜)
  • Bending posture(趜姿)
  • Stooping walk(趜行)
  • Ritual bow(礼趜)

Idioms

  • Bowing with utmost respect(毕恭毕敬地趜躬)
  • Walking with a stoop(趜趄而行)
  • The humble bow of a scholar(文人趜礼)

Cultural background

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  • Appears in classical texts describing respectful gestures and postures.
  • Associated with ancient footwear and clothing customs.
  • Reflects traditional Chinese emphasis on proper bodily conduct in rituals.

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