qǐ
首
archaic
Meaning of 稽首
稽首 means to perform a kowtow; to make a deep ceremonial bow. Pronounced qǐ.
- to perform a kowtow; to make a deep ceremonial bow
Definitions & Examples
Chén臣
zǐ子
xiàng向
huáng皇
dì帝
qǐ稽
shǒu首
。
The minister performed a kowtow to the emperor.
Tā他
gōng恭
jìng敬
de地
qǐ稽
shǒu首
xíng行
lǐ礼
。
He respectfully performed a deep ceremonial bow.