摧眉折腰
cuī​méi​zhé​yāo

to bow and scrape

  • created sense approved 摧眉折腰 · cuī​méi​zhé​yāo · to bow and scrape — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    摧眉折腰

    cuī​méi​zhé​yāo

    to bow and scrape

    to lower one's head and bend one's back; used to describe a submissive or fawning attitude when flattering those in power

    摧 (literal) → 摧 · cuī · to repress 眉 (literal) → 眉 · méi · eyebrow 折腰 (literal) → 折腰 · zhé​yāo · to submit

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