- to kowtow
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- to kowtow
This term refers to the act of kneeling and bowing one's head to the ground as a sign of deep respect, submission, or worship, often used in historical or formal contexts.
He kowtowed before the emperor to show his loyalty.
During traditional ceremonies, people kowtow to show respect.
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guì kòu跪叩dà大Lǐ礼the grand ritual of kowtowingguì kòu跪叩bài拜to kowtow in worshipguì kòu跪叩zǔ xiān祖先to kowtow to ancestorsguì kòu跪叩xiè ēn谢恩to kowtow in gratitudeguì kòu跪叩diàn殿qián前to kowtow before the throneguì kòu跪叩qǐng zuì请罪to kowtow to plead guiltyguì kòu跪叩fú zuì服罪to kneel and confess wrongdoingguì kòu跪叩qiú ráo求饶to kowtow and beg for mercyguì kòu跪叩lǐ yí礼仪the etiquette of kowtowingguì kòu跪叩lǐ jié礼节the formalities of kowtowingguì kòu跪叩wén huà文化the culture of kowtowingguì kòu跪叩xiǎng享tiān天lún伦to kneel and enjoy family time