extremely respectful; with great deference
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesidiom
extremely respectful and reverent; showing great deference
formalUsed to describe an attitude of utmost respect toward elders, superiors, or in formal situations. Also written as 毕恭毕敬. Often carries a connotation of being overly careful or even obsequious in modern usage.
Tā他
duì对
zhǎng长
bèi辈
zǒng总
shì是
bì必
gōng恭
bì必
jìng敬
。
He is always extremely respectful toward his elders.
Xià下
shǔ属
bì必
gōng恭
bì必
jìng敬
de地
dì递
shàng上
le了
bào报
gào告
。
The subordinate handed over the report with great deference.
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Zài在
zhè这
zhǒng种
chǎng场
hé合
，
wǒ我
men们
bì必
xū须
biǎo表
xiàn现
de得
bì必
gōng恭
bì必
jìng敬
。
On such occasions, we must conduct ourselves with utmost respect.