俯首帖耳

fǔ shǒu tiē ěr

Dictionary entry

bowed head and ears glued (idiom); docile and obedient

What does 俯首帖耳 mean?

俯首帖耳 (fǔ shǒu tiē ěr) has the following dictionary meaning.

1bowed head and ears glued (idiom); docile and obedient

2at sb's beck and call

Character breakdown

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俯fǔvariant of 俯[fu3]首shǒuhead · chief 帖tiēfitting snugly · appropriate 耳ěrear · handle (archaeology)

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How to pronounce 俯首帖耳

俯首帖耳

fǔ shǒu tiē ěr

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