respectful and obedient appearance
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
respectful and obedient in appearance; meek and submissive
archaicA literary and archaic term from classical Chinese texts, rarely used in modern spoken language. Often appears in descriptive passages depicting a deferential or humble posture.
Qí其
rén人
qiú俅
qiu俅
，
bù不
gǎn敢
yǎng仰
shì视
。
The man stood meek and submissive, not daring to look up.
Zhòng众
chén臣
qiú俅
qiu俅
，
lì立
yú于
diàn殿
xià下
。
The ministers stood respectfully waiting below the palace hall.
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Tā他
yī一
fù副
qiú俅
qiu俅
de的
mú模
yàng样
，
ràng让
rén人
xīn心
shēng生
lián怜
mǐn悯
。
His deferential appearance evoked pity in others.