頫 (fǔ) - To bow the head & to submit

頫Tone 3

fǔ ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

頫 · fǔ

To bow the head;

to submit;

to look down upon;

used in classical texts and names.

To bow the headto submitto look down upon

Usage highlights

Bow the headLook downSubmit and obeyLook down uponDeep bowProstrate in submission

Synonyms

  • 俯— to bow the head; to look down
  • 低— to lower (the head)

Antonyms

  • 仰— to raise the head; to look up

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He bowed his head in submission (頫首).
  • Looking down from a high place (頫瞰).
  • A name meaning respectful and observant (e.g., personal name 頫).
  • To submit and obey (頫從).

Collocations

  • Bow the head(頫首)
  • Look down(頫瞰)
  • Submit and obey(頫從)
  • Look down upon(頫視)
  • Deep bow(深頫)
  • Prostrate in submission(拜頫)

Idioms

  • To submit willingly(頫首帖耳)
  • Bow head and accept fate(頫首聽命)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese literature to denote submission or respect.
  • Sometimes used in personal names to convey humility and observance.
  • Rare in modern usage but retains classical elegance.

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