俯首称臣

Traditional: 俯首稱臣

fǔ shǒu chēng chén

Dictionary entry

to bow before (idiom)

What does 俯首称臣 mean?

俯首称臣 (fǔ shǒu chēng chén) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to bow before (idiom)

2to capitulate

Character breakdown

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俯fǔvariant of 俯[fu3]首shǒuhead · chief 称chènto fit; to match; to suit · (coll.) to have; to possess 臣Chénsurname Chen

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How to pronounce 俯首称臣

俯首称臣

fǔ shǒu chēng chén

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