Meanings of 屈服
By ear
Play it, then pick what 屈服 means.
About 屈服
Podcast: 屈服
Podcast: 屈服
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 屈服
屈从 (qūcóng) - use 屈服 when emphasizing surrender under pressure, while 屈从 implies obedience or submission without necessarily the same connotation of struggle.
屈服 is typically used in formal contexts, so be cautious when using it in casual conversation. Common collocations include '屈服于压力' (to yield to pressure) and '屈服于对方' (to yield to the other party). Remember to use the correct tones to convey the meaning accurately.
As an HSK 6 word, 屈服 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to conflict and resolution. Students should focus on using it in complex sentences to express nuanced ideas about negotiation and compromise.
Learners may confuse 屈服 with 服从 (fu2 cong2), which means to obey. For example, saying '我屈服于父母' (I yield to my parents) is incorrect; it should be '我服从父母' (I obey my parents).
Pronunciation of 屈服
Drill the tone of 屈服 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Jason Explains 屈服 to You
Let me explain 屈服 for you
Make it yours
Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 屈服 through them.
Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 300 AI credits.
How Well Do You Know 屈服?
Learning Lab
Knowing 屈服 is seven skills, not one.
Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.
- MeaningFree
- CharacterFree
- PinyinFree
- TonePro
- ListeningPro
- SpeakingPro
- WritingPro
Component Characters
How to say to surrender in Chinese
“to surrender” in Chinese is屈服
屈服 (qu1 fu2) means to surrender or yield, often in a context where one gives in to pressure or adversity. It can be used both in physical situations, such as yielding in a fight, and in metaphorical contexts, such as yielding to someone's demands or authority.
When to use 屈服
屈服 is typically used in formal contexts, so be cautious when using it in casual conversation. Common collocations include '屈服于压力' (to yield to pressure) and '屈服于对方' (to yield to the other party). Remember to use the correct tones to convey the meaning accurately.
屈服 or something close to it
屈从 (qūcóng) - use 屈服 when emphasizing surrender under pressure, while 屈从 implies obedience or submission without necessarily the same connotation of struggle.
What learners get wrong
Learners may confuse 屈服 with 服从 (fu2 cong2), which means to obey. For example, saying '我屈服于父母' (I yield to my parents) is incorrect; it should be '我服从父母' (I obey my parents).
Write 屈服
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 屈服 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Grammar Patterns of 屈服
屈服 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Fill the gap
Type the missing word. Pinyin works; then pick the character.
我坚决不向病毒____。
I was determined not to succumb to the virus.
Example Sentences for 屈服 (7)
Rebuild it
Rebuild it: “I was determined not to succumb to the virus.”
Ask Jason
Have a question about 屈服?
Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.
Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 300 AI credits.
Cultural Notes for 屈服
While 'surrender' often carries a negative connotation in Western cultures, implying defeat, in Chinese culture, yielding can be seen as a strategic choice for maintaining harmony.
Frequently Asked Questions about 屈服
屈服 (qu1 fu2) implies yielding to pressure or demands, while 投降 (tou2 xiang2) specifically means to surrender in a military context.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 屈服?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.