fú​wéi

to prostrate oneself

  • created sense approved 伏惟 · fú​wéi · to prostrate oneself — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    伏惟

    fú​wéi

    to prostrate oneself

    (literary) to bow low or prostrate oneself while thinking

    伏 (literal) → 伏 · fú · to bend over 惟 (literal) → 惟 · wéi · to think

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  • created sense approved 伏惟 · fú​wéi · respectfully — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    伏惟

    fú​wéi

    respectfully

    (humble) a respectful introductory formula used by an inferior to a superior in letters or memorials to the throne

    伏 (literal) → 伏 · fú · [humble] 惟 (literal) → 惟 · wéi · [particle]

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