archaic
literary

Meaning of

俛 means to bow one's head; to lower one's head (same as 俯); to look down; to overlook. Pronounced fǔ.

  • to bow one's head; to lower one's head (same as 俯)
  • to look down; to overlook
  • to condescend to; to deign

Character Info

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Definitions & Examples

shǒu
tiē
ěr

To hang one's head and droop one's ears—submissive and obedient.

ér
 
néng
 

He bowed his head and wept, unable to control himself.

To prostrate oneself on the ground.