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屈
qū
Description
“屈”这个字有几个意思，最常见的是弯下身体或手指。
The character "屈" has several meanings, the most common is to bend the body or fingers.
它也可以表示受了不公平的对待，心里觉得不舒服。
It can also mean being treated unfairly and feeling uncomfortable inside.
Meanings
屈qū
to bend; to flex
他弯屈膝盖，坐了下来。
He bent his knees and sat down.
委屈wěiqu
to feel wronged; grievance
她受了委屈，哭了起来。
She felt wronged and started to cry.
屈服qūfú
to yield; to submit
他不会向困难屈服。
He will not yield to difficulties.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally depicts a body bent over, extending to meanings of bending, yielding, and feeling wronged.
- Nuance
屈 rarely stands alone; it usually appears in compounds like 委屈, 屈服, 弯曲.
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