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Chinese dictionary
v.raise oneself slightly from one's seat; half rise from one's seat
他欠身向进来的人打招呼。
He rose slightly to greet the visitor.
欠身表达敬意
lean forward to show respect
欠身倾听
bend one's body slightly forward to listen
病人欠身坐起来。
The patient sat up.
大家从座位上欠身站起来。
Everybody rose from their chairs.
他微微欠身,然后接过了她的包。
He bowed slightly before taking her bag.
当人们给他钱时,那乞丐便欠身致谢。
The beggar bowed his thanks when people gave him money.
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Word usage
- Separable word"欠" and "身" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
她欠了一下身,跟我打了个招呼。
She raised herself slightly and greeted me.
他一边说话,一边欠了欠身。
He leaned forward as he spoke.