Common Meanings
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lǚ偻
stooped or hunched (referring to a bent back)
那位老奶奶年事已高，身体有些伛偻。
That elderly grandmother is advanced in years, and her body is a bit stooped.
Rapidly; quickly. Used to describe an action that cannot be done quickly, often implying too much complexity or quantity, as in '不能偻指' (cannot point out rapidly).
问题太多，一时难以偻说清楚。
There are too many problems, making it difficult to explain them clearly in a short time.
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lóu偻
When pronounced 'lóu' as part of 'lóuluó', it refers to someone who is capable, quick-witted, and efficient, often an astute subordinate or assistant.
他行事果断，头脑灵活，是上级器重的偻儸
He acts decisively and thinks nimbly, making him a capable subordinate valued by his superior.
When pronounced 'lóu', especially in 'gōulóu' (佝偻), it describes a stooped or hunchbacked posture.
年迈的爷爷佝偻着背，在花园里浇花。
The elderly grandpa, with a stooped back, was watering flowers in the garden.