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俯仰
fǔyǎng
1. lowering and raising of the head
2. (fig.) small move
3. pitch (position angle)

Character Breakdown

俯
fǔ
to bow down, to face down, to look down
HSK 6 10 丶
仰
yǎng
raise the head to look; look up to, rely on, admire
HSK 6 6 丶

Compound Words (3)

俯仰之间
fǔyǎngzhījiān
in a flash
俯仰无愧
fǔyǎngwúkuì
to have a clear conscience
与世俯仰
yǔshìfǔyǎng
to swim with the tide (idiom)

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