zhé​fú

to hibernate / hibernation

Senses

蛰伏/ 蟄伏 zhé​fú (also zhí​fú) to hibernate / hibernation

to go into a state of hibernation, where animals remain hidden and inactive during the winter

蛰伏/ 蟄伏 zhé​fú (also zhí​fú) to live in seclusion

To live a quiet or hidden life away from the public, similar to an animal in hibernation; to lie low.

References

synonym 冬眠/冬眠 蛰伏/蟄伏
same_as 入蛰/入蟄 蛰伏/蟄伏