匍匐而行 — “To crawl”
匍匐而行 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to crawl”. To creep along (on hands and knees or belly). Literally, “crawl and move”.
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匍匐而行 Pronunciation and Pinyin
匍匐而行 Character Breakdown
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小猫在草地上匍匐而行，悄悄地接近蝴蝶
The kitten crawled on the grass, quietly approaching the butterfly.
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What does 匍匐而行 mean?
匍匐而行 (pú fú ér xíng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to crawl”.
How do you pronounce 匍匐而行?
匍匐而行 is pronounced pú fú ér xíng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 匍匐而行 literally mean?
Literally, 匍匐而行 means “crawl and move”. It is used to mean “to crawl”.
What is the Chinese definition of 匍匐而行?
蹑手蹑脚地走动或慢慢地走动