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俯仰

fǔ yǎng
HSK 2.0 Level 6

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Definitions

  1. 1. lowering and raising of the head
  2. 2. (fig.) small move
  3. 3. pitch (position angle)

Word relationships

Related words

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仰望
yǎng wàng

to look up at

侧重向上看，与“俯仰”形成对比
摇头
yáo tóu

to shake one's head

表示否定或不赞成，头部运动
动作
dòng zuò

movement; motion; action (CL:個|个[gè])

泛指身体活动，是“俯仰”的上位词

Synonyms

1 item
俯首
fǔ shǒu

to bend one's head

本义指低头，常比喻顺从

Usage notes

Collocations

“俯仰”常与“之间”搭配，表示极短时间，如“俯仰之间，已为陈迹”。

Formality

“俯仰”多见于书面语或文言，口语中较少使用，显得文雅。

Example Sentences

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俯仰 之间，景色已经变化了。
In the blink of an eye, the scenery had already changed.

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Words Containing 俯仰

俯仰之间
fǔ yǎng zhī jiān

in a flash

俯仰无愧
fǔ yǎng wú kuì

to have a clear conscience

与世俯仰
yǔ shì fǔ yǎng

to swim with the tide (idiom)

Child Words of 俯仰

仰
yǎng

to face upward

俯
fǔ

to look down