低头不语
dī​tóu​bù​yǔ

to hang one's head in silence

  • created sense approved 低头不语/低頭不語 · dī​tóu​bù​yǔ · to hang one's head in silence — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    低头不语 / 低頭不語

    dī​tóu​bù​yǔ

    to hang one's head in silence

    To lower one's head and remain silent, often due to shyness, deep thought, or shame.

    低头 (literal) → 低头/低頭 · dī​tóu · to bow one's head 不语 (literal) → 不语/不語 · bù​yǔ · to not speak

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