Definition
俯首 (fǔ shǒu) is a literary/formal verb meaning 'to bow one's head' — it suggests submission, respect, or deep thought. It is more formal and less common in speech than 低头 (dī tóu), which can also mean 'to yield' figuratively. Unlike 鞠躬 (jū gōng, to bow from the waist), 俯首 focuses on lowering the head only.
verb
(literary/formal) to bow one's head (in submission, respect, or deep thought)
Examples
- 俯首。Tā fǔ shǒu chénsī le xǔjiǔ.He bowed his head in deep thought for a long time.
- ，俯首。Miàn duì shīzhǎng, tā fǔ shǒu xínglǐ.Facing his teacher, he bowed his head and saluted.
- 俯首，。Tā fǔ shǒu bù yǔ, sìhū zài děngdài mìnglìng.He bowed his head and remained silent, as if waiting for orders.
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