qǐ
稽首
kowtow; ritual bow
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 2 examplesverb
to perform a kowtow; to make a deep ceremonial bow
archaicRefers specifically to the ancient Chinese ritual of kneeling, placing both hands on the ground, and touching the forehead to the ground. Used in historical and literary contexts.
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.