Chinese
dītóu
Meaning: to bow one's head; to yield
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

低頭
低
頭
低头
低
头

Example sentences

He bowed his head looking at the floor, not saying a word.
他聽完消息,只能低頭嘆息。
他听完消息,只能低头叹息。
After hearing the news, he could only lower his head and sigh.
他的自尊心很強,從不輕易向困難低頭。
他的自尊心很强,从不轻易向困难低头。
He has a strong sense of self-esteem and never easily gives in to difficulties.
做人要有骨氣,不能向權勢低頭。
做人要有骨气,不能向权势低头。
Being a person requires integrity; one cannot bow to power.
他擦掉額頭上的汗水,繼續低頭工作。
他擦掉额头上的汗水,继续低头工作。
He wiped the sweat off his forehead and continued working with his head down.
他什麼話也不說,只是一個勁兒地低頭吃飯。
他什么话也不说,只是一个劲儿地低头吃饭。
He didn't say a word, just kept his head down and ate.

Usage Notes

Physically lowering the head or metaphorically submitting to pressure or fate.

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