English–Chinese
“bow one's head” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinfǔ shǒu
Example
他进门向祖父俯首行礼。tā jìn mén xiàng zǔ fù fú shǒu xíng lǐ
He entered the room and bowed his head to his grandfather in greeting.
How to say “bow one's head” in Chinese
“Bow one's head” in Chinese is 俯首 (fǔ shǒu).
The head moves downward as a visible sign of respect, obedience, or yielding.
Example sentences with 俯首
在法庭上，他当庭俯首认罪。zài fǎ tíng shàng tā dāng tíng fú shǒu rèn zuì
In court, he bowed his head and confessed his guilt on the spot.
Tips for using 俯首
- In everyday conversation, this verb sounds formal and often belongs to written or ceremonial language, while simpler wording is more natural for casual scenes.