折腰

zhé yāo

Dictionary entry

to bend at the waist; to bow

What does 折腰 mean?

折腰 (zhé yāo) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to bend at the waist; to bow

2(fig.) to bow to; to submit

Character breakdown

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折shéto snap · to break (a stick, a bone etc)腰yāothe waist and lower back · (bound form) kidney of an animal (as food)

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How to pronounce 折腰

折腰

zhé yāo

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