jyu2傴伛
Jyutpingjyu2
Yaleyú
Definition
Hunchbacked; having a bent spine.
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How it's used
Describes a physical posture where the back is curved or bent forward. While it can refer to a permanent condition, it is frequently used to describe poor posture resulting from slouching over a desk or phone for too long. It carries a slightly descriptive or critical tone when used to correct someone's sitting position.
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Do not confuse this with 彎, which is a more general term for bending or curving any object. 傴 is specifically reserved for the human back or posture.
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