Definition
膝盖 (xīgài) is the standard word for 'knee'. In internet slang, the phrase 收下我的膝盖 (shōu xià wǒ de xīgài) means 'accept my knee' — a humorous way to express extreme admiration, equivalent to 'I'm not worthy' or 'you're awesome'.
noun
knee (body part)(slang) knee used to express admiration or humble submission (in 收下我的膝盖)
Examples
- 膝盖。Wǒ de xī gài zuótiān dǎqiú shí zhuàng dào le.I bumped my knee while playing ball yesterday.
- 膝盖。Pǎobù qián yídìng yào zuò hǎo xī gài de rèshēn yùndòng.Be sure to warm up your knees before running.
- ，膝盖！Dàshén, shōu xià wǒ de xī gài ba!Master, please accept my knee (I bow to your awesomeness)!
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