磕头 (kē tóu) — to kowtow (kneel and touch forehead to ground as a sign of respect, worship, or apology)

定義

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)

例文

  • 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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