dī​tóu HSK6

to bow one's head

  • created sense approved 低头/低頭 · dī​tóu · to bow one's head — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    低头 / 低頭

    dī​tóu

    to bow one's head

    To lower or hang one's head, as when thinking or due to shyness

    低, 头

    低 (literal) → 低 · dī · to lower 头 (literal) → 头/頭 · tóu · head

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  • created sense approved 低头/低頭 · dī​tóu · to yield — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    低头 / 低頭

    dī​tóu

    to yield

    To submit to someone; to give in or surrender.

    低, 头

    低 (literal) → 低 · dī · to lower 头 (literal) → 头/頭 · tóu · head

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  • created sense approved 低头/低頭 · dī​tóu · to feel dejected — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    低头 / 低頭

    dī​tóu

    to feel dejected

    To be in low spirits; to look crestfallen or downcast

    低, 头

    低 (literal) → 低 · dī · to lower 头 (literal) → 头/頭 · tóu · head

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