芣
to prostrate oneself; to hide; to submit
Meanings
5 senses · 10 examplesverb
to lie prostrate; to lean over
Used to describe the posture of bending or lying face down.
He fell asleep leaning over the desk.
The kitten is crouching at its owner's feet.
verb
to hide; to lie low; to ambush
Often used in military or hunting contexts.
The scout was lying in ambush in the grass.
The police have ambushed the criminal.
verb
to submit; to yield; to concede
formalUsed when admitting defeat or accepting a superior force.
He had no choice but to submit to the law and plead guilty.
In the face of the evidence, he had to admit defeat.
noun
dog days (of summer); fu (one of the 24 solar terms)
Refers to the hottest period of summer, divided into 初伏, 中伏, and 末伏.
The dog days start today, and the weather will get hotter and hotter.
During the dog days, one must be careful to prevent heatstroke.
noun
volt (unit of electrical potential)
technicalA loanword, abbreviated from 'volt'. Commonly used in scientific and technical contexts.
This battery's voltage is 3.7 volts.
Household voltage is usually 220 volts.