请安 (qǐng ān) — to pay respects (with a traditional gesture of obeisance or greeting)

Définition

A formal/archaic verb meaning to pay one's respects to an elder, often with a traditional gesture (bow, bent knee). Used for ceremonial greetings to superiors, not casual hellos.

verb
to pay respects (with a traditional gesture of obeisance or greeting)

Exemples

  • 请安
    Tā měi tiān zǎo chén dōu yào qù gěi zǔ mǔ qǐng ān.
    He goes to pay respects to his grandmother every morning.
  • Zài gǔ dài, wǎn bèi jiàn dào zhǎng bèi yào qǐng yí gè ān.
    In ancient times, juniors had to perform a bow of respect when meeting elders.
  • Tā xué zhe gǔ rén de yàng zi, gěi kè rén qǐng le gè ān.
    She imitated the ancients and made a bow of respect to the guest.

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