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Chinese

púfú
Meaning: to crawl on the ground; to move prone
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example

他為了躲開低垂的樹枝,只好匍匐前進。
他为了躲开低垂的树枝,只好匍匐前进。
To avoid the low-hanging branches, he had to crawl forward.

Usage Notes

Describes moving with the body close to the ground, often by crawling on the belly or hands and knees.

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