俯仰唯唯 — “To nod and agree obsequiously”
俯仰唯唯 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to nod and agree obsequiously”. To respond meekly and submissively; to be overly compliant. Literally, “bowing and looking up, yes-yes (agreeing submissively)”.
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面对客户的苛刻要求，他只能俯仰唯唯，尽力满足对方。
Facing the client's demanding requests, he could only nod and agree submissively, trying his best to satisfy them.
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- fǔ俯yǎng仰yóu由rén人to be at another's mercy
- fǔ俯yǎng仰suí随rén人to be at someone's beck and call
- fǔ俯shí拾yǎng仰qǔ取easily acquire abundant resources
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- fǔ俯shí拾jiē皆shì是can be found everywhere
- fǔ俯shí拾qīng青zǐ紫easily attain high official ranks
- fǔ俯shǒu首shòu受mìng命bow one's head and submissively accept orders
- fǔ俯shǒu首tīng听mìng命bow one's head and obey orders
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What does 俯仰唯唯 mean?
俯仰唯唯 (fǔ yǎng wéi wéi) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to nod and agree obsequiously”.
How do you pronounce 俯仰唯唯?
俯仰唯唯 is pronounced fǔ yǎng wéi wéi in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 俯仰唯唯 literally mean?
Literally, 俯仰唯唯 means “bowing and looking up, yes-yes (agreeing submissively)”. It is used to mean “to nod and agree obsequiously”.
What is the Chinese definition of 俯仰唯唯?
唯唯：答应的声音。点头答应。比喻谦卑地应付。