磕头 (kē tóu) — to kowtow (kneel and touch forehead to ground as a sign of respect, worship, or apology)
Definition
磕头 (kē tóu) is a separable verb meaning to kowtow — to kneel and touch the forehead to the ground. It is a traditional gesture of deep respect, worship, or apology, seen in rituals and historical contexts.
verb
to kowtow (kneel and touch forehead to ground as a sign of respect, worship, or apology)
Examples
- 。Tā zài fó xiàng qián kē le sān gè tóu.He kowtowed three times before the Buddha statue.
- 磕头。Gǔ dài chén zǐ jiàn dào huáng dì yào kē tóu.In ancient times, officials had to kowtow when they saw the emperor.
- ，磕头。Hūn lǐ shàng, xīn rén yào gěi fù mǔ kē tóu.At the wedding, the newlyweds kowtow to their parents.
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