zhé​yāo

to bow

Senses

折腰 zhé​yāo to bow

To bend at the waist; specifically to bow or perform a deep salute.

折腰 zhé​yāo to submit

To humble oneself or stoop to serving others; to lose one's dignity for the sake of material gain or to please those in power.

折腰 zhé​yāo to admire

To feel deep admiration for or be captivated by someone or something.

References

variant 折腰/折腰 折要/折要