ròutǎn
to bare one's upper body
肉袒 ròutǎn
- to bare one's upper body
- to take off one's upper garments and expose the back or shoulder, performed in ancient times as a sign of respect, submission, or contrition
- to apologize or surrender
- to offer a humble apology or submit to a victor, reflecting the ancient practice of baring one's upper body to ask for punishment or show submission