俯首

• Pinyin: fǔ shǒu
• Desglose de hanzi: 俯 = 亻 + 府 (bow down, bend forward); 首 = 首 (head)

Significado

Inclinar la cabeza; someterse; rendirse (con obediencia/deferencia).

A formal and literary expression. Commonly seen in set phrases such as 俯首帖耳 (completely submissive) and 俯首称臣 (to bow the head and declare oneself a vassal — submit entirely). Used in formal writing, historical narratives, and political rhetoric.

Ejemplos

1. 面对强权的威胁，他始终拒绝俯首称臣，坚守了自己的原则。
2. 战败的将领不得不在胜利者面前俯首认罪。
3. 真正有骨气的人不会轻易俯首于命运的摆布。

Guía de uso

Contexto: literary, political, history

Tono: solemn

Correcto

• 他宁可牺牲，也绝不向侵略者俯首屈服。(He would rather sacrifice himself than bow his head in submission to the invaders.)
• 历史上每一个拒绝俯首的仁人志士都值得后人景仰。(Every person of integrity throughout history who refused to bow deserves the admiration of later generations.)

Incorrecto

• 俯首看书 — 俯首 in set phrases means to submit; for simply looking down, use 低头 or 俯身 instead

Origen e historia

俯 (bend/bow down) + 首 (head)

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal