背曲腰躬 — “To have a bent back and stooped waist”
背曲腰躬 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to have a bent back and stooped waist”. To be hunched over (often due to old age or prolonged sitting). Literally, “bent back, stooped waist”.
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背曲腰躬 Pronunciation and Pinyin
背曲腰躬 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 背曲腰躬
他年事已高，总是背曲腰躬地坐在藤椅上，静静地看书。
He is advanced in years, always sitting hunched over in his wicker chair, quietly reading a book.
Idioms Related to 背曲腰躬
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- bèi背gōng公yíng营sī私harm public for private gain
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Open the tool →Questions about 背曲腰躬
What does 背曲腰躬 mean?
背曲腰躬 (bèi qǔ yāo gōng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to have a bent back and stooped waist”.
How do you pronounce 背曲腰躬?
背曲腰躬 is pronounced bèi qǔ yāo gōng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 背曲腰躬 literally mean?
Literally, 背曲腰躬 means “bent back, stooped waist”. It is used to mean “to have a bent back and stooped waist”.
What is the Chinese definition of 背曲腰躬?
腰背弯曲。常指坐久或年老。