跪拜 (guì bài) — to kneel and bow in worship; to kowtow (a gesture of deep reverence)
Definition
A formal, often ritual verb meaning to kneel and bow — used in religious worship, imperial court, or other solemn ceremonies. Stronger and more ceremonial than everyday verbs like 鞠躬.
verb
to kneel and bow in worshipto kowtow (a gesture of deep reverence)
Examples
- ，跪拜。Měi nián chūn jié, tā men dōu huì qù miào lǐ guì bài shàng xiāng.Every Spring Festival, they go to the temple to kowtow and offer incense.
- 跪拜。Gǔ dài chén zǐ jiàn dào huáng dì bì xū xíng sān guì bài zhī lǐ.In ancient times, officials had to perform the ritual of three kneelings and bows when meeting the emperor.
- 跪拜。Zhè wèi xìn tú zài fó xiàng qián qián chéng de guì bài.This devotee devoutly knelt and prostrated before the Buddha statue.
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