俯
bow one's head; polite honorific
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
bow one's head; bend down
Used to describe lowering one's head or body, often paired with directional words or verbs of action.
He bowed his head to pick up the pen on the ground.
The pilot performed a dive maneuver.
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The doctor bent down to examine the patient's wound.
Standing on the mountain top, you can overlook the entire city.
He bent down to help his child tie their shoelaces.
verb
polite honorific (for对方行动)
formal, archaicA classical honorific term used exclusively in formal written correspondence to refer to the recipient's actions towards the speaker, now rarely used in modern daily speech.
I respectfully request your kind approval of this request.
I earnestly ask Your Excellency to kindly grant me an audience and impart your wisdom.
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I hope you will kindly look into the actual situation below.
I am grateful for your kind consideration of my humble circumstances.
I respectfully ask that you kindly approve the entrusted matter.