(bound form) to knit or wrinkle (the brows); to furrow the forehead

(literary) to contract; to reduce or diminish (e.g. territory)

(bound form) urgent; hurried; pressed for time

(literary) to step on; to kick; same as 蹴 cù

(literary) distressed; uneasy; troubled

(literary) to press; to approach closely; to drive into a corner

(literary) showing a respectful or cautious manner in behavior or appearance