rise slightly; lean forward politely
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to rise slightly; to lean forward politely
formalA polite, often seated, gesture of greeting or respect. The movement is subtle, not a full stand-up.
Tā他
qiàn欠
le了
qiàn欠
shēn身
，
hé和
kè客
rén人
dǎ打
zhāo招
hu呼
。
He rose slightly in his seat and greeted the guest.
Kàn看
dào到
zhǎng长
bèi辈
jìn进
lái来
，
tā她
lián连
máng忙
qiàn欠
shēn身
zhì致
yì意
。
Seeing the elder enter, she immediately leaned forward in respect.
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Tā他
zài在
yōng拥
jǐ挤
de的
cān餐
zhuō桌
páng旁
shāo稍
wēi微
qiàn欠
shēn身
，
ràng让
fú服
wù务
yuán员
guò过
qù去
。
He leaned forward slightly at the crowded dining table to let the waiter pass.
Lǎo老
xiān先
sheng生
zài在
yǐ椅
zi子
shàng上
qiàn欠
shēn身
huán还
lǐ礼
。
The old gentleman inclined his body from his chair in return of the courtesy.