顉 (qīn) - To nod the head & to lower the head

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qīn ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

顉 · qīn

To nod the head;

to lower the head;

to bend the neck;

to bow.

To nod the headto lower the headto bend the neck

Usage highlights

To nod the headTo bow the headTo lower the headTo bend the neckDeep thought with bowed headTo droop

Synonyms

  • 点头— to nod the head (more common modern term)
  • 低头— to lower the head
  • 垂首— to bow the head

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He nodded in agreement (顉首同意).
  • The gentleman bowed his head in thought (君子顉首沉思).
  • The willow branches drooped low (柳枝顉垂).

Collocations

  • To nod the head(顉首)
  • To bow the head(顉头)
  • To lower the head(顉首低眉)
  • To bend the neck(顉颈)
  • Deep thought with bowed head(顉首深思)
  • To droop(顉垂)

Idioms

  • To nod the head and bow(顉首鞠躬)
  • Deep in thought with bowed head(顉首沉思)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character depicts a formal, deliberate lowering of the head, often associated with respect, thoughtfulness, or agreement in classical contexts.
  • It appears in classical Chinese texts to describe gestures of deference, contemplation, or acknowledgment.
  • The character is rare in modern usage but preserves specific nuances of physical gesture in literary language.

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