gōng bèi
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Chinese dictionary
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  • 1

    n.back of a bow

  • 2

    v.arch one's back; bend low; hunch one's back

    • tā gōng bèi zǒu chū lai

      弓背出来

      He came out with his back hunched.

    • tā dī tóu gōng bèi dūn zhe

      低头弓背

      He was crouched with his head forward and his shoulders bent.

  • 3

    n.hunchback; humpback; roach back

Word usage

  • "弓" and "背" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
    • She bend her back with laughter.

    • 走路总是

      He always walks with his back hunched.

    • 突然

      The little cat suddenly bent its back.