俯首

• 병음: fǔ shǒu
• 한자 분석: 俯 = 亻 + 府 (bow down, bend forward); 首 = 首 (head)

뜻

머리를 숙이다; 굴복하다

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.

예문

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。

사용 가이드

맥락: literary, political, history

어조: solemn

올바른 표현

• 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.)

피해야 할 표현

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

기원과 역사

俯 (bend/bow down) + 首 (head)

문화적 배경

세대: All ages

사회적 배경: Universal