诎
shorten; speech impediment; same as 屈
Meanings
4 senses · 8 examplesverb
to shorten; to contract; to become smaller
archaicLiterary and archaic usage. Used in classical texts to describe physical shortening or constriction of objects, body parts, or fabric.
His tendons and vessels are shortened and constricted, unable to stretch out.
The fabric shrinks when it encounters water.
adjective
slow of speech; tongue-tied; having a speech impediment
archaicDescribes someone who speaks slowly, stammers, or has difficulty articulating words. Classical literary usage.
This person is tongue-tied and not good with words.
Slow in speech, but diligent in action.
verb
to bend; to yield; to submit; same as 屈
literaryClassical variant of 屈. Used in compounds and literary expressions meaning to bend the body, yield to pressure, or subordinate oneself.
To bend one's body in serving the powerful and noble.
One who can bend and can stretch is a true man.
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To subordinate one's will and follow others.
noun
surname Qu
Rare surname. Variant of the surname 屈 (Qu).
Mr. Qu is an expert in ancient philology.