Definition
恭顺 is a formal adjective (状态动词) describing a person's attitude of being both respectful and compliant. It's often used to characterize how subordinates, younger people, or servants behave toward superiors or elders. In modern Chinese it carries a slightly old-fashioned, deferential feel — you would use it for a devoted son, a loyal courtier, or an employee who never talks back.
s.v.
respectful and submissive
Examples
- 恭顺，。Tā duì zhǎngbèi tàidù gōng shùn, cóng bù dǐngzuǐ.He is respectful and submissive toward his elders and never talks back.
- 恭顺。Zhè wèi lǎo púrén yíxiàng gōng shùn de fúshì zhǔrén.This old servant has always served his master respectfully and obediently.
- 恭顺，。Tā zài lǐngdǎo miànqián biǎoxiàn de hěn gōng shùn, dàn sīxià què bú rèntóng.He acts very deferential in front of his boss, but privately he disagrees.
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