躹 (jú) - To bow & to bend the body in respect or greeting.

躹Tone 2

jú ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

躹 · jú

To bow;

to bend the body in respect or greeting.

To bowto bend the body in respect or greeting.

Usage highlights

To bow deeplyBowing in greetingBowing with respectCeremonial bowingBowing to show gratitude

Synonyms

  • 鞠躬— to bow (more common variant)
  • 躬— to bow; to bend forward

Antonyms

  • 立— to stand (opposite of bending/bowing)
  • 挺— to straighten; to stand erect

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He made a deep bow (躹躬) to show respect.
  • The students bowed (躹躬) to their teacher.
  • In traditional ceremonies, people bow (躹躬) to elders.

Collocations

  • To bow deeply(躹躬)
  • Bowing in greeting(躹躬行礼)
  • Bowing with respect(躹躬致敬)
  • Ceremonial bowing(躹躬礼)
  • Bowing to show gratitude(躹躬致谢)

Idioms

  • To bow respectfully(躹躬尽瘁)
  • Bowing with utmost sincerity(毕恭毕敬地躹躬)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 躹 represents the physical act of bowing, which carries deep cultural significance in East Asian societies.
  • Bowing is a fundamental gesture of respect, humility, and social etiquette in Chinese culture.
  • The character is primarily used in formal contexts and traditional ceremonies.

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