俯首称臣 fǔ shǒu chēng chén | OtterDict

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俯首称臣

fǔshǒuchēngchén

to bow before (idiom)

2 meanings

MEANING2 meanings

壹动verb
to bow before (idiom)
- ，。
  He bowed his head and acknowledged himself as a subject, expressing his submission.
貳动verb
to capitulate
- ，。
  He bowed his head and called himself a vassal, expressing his willingness to surrender.

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俯首称臣

Traditional俯首稱臣

fǔshǒuchēngchén

to bow before (idiom)

2 meanings

MEANING2 meanings

壹动verb
to bow before (idiom)
- ，。
  He bowed his head and acknowledged himself as a subject, expressing his submission.
貳动verb
to capitulate
- ，。
  He bowed his head and called himself a vassal, expressing his willingness to surrender.

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