stand respectfully in attendance
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to stand respectfully by one's side in attendance upon a superior or elder
formalDescribes a respectful posture of standing ready to serve, often with hands down and in a formal or traditional setting.
chuí垂
shǒu手
shì侍
lì立
to stand with hands down in respectful attendance
Tā他
zài在
lǎo老
shī师
miàn面
qián前
chuí垂
shǒu手
shì侍
lì立
，
děng等
hòu候
fēn吩
fù咐
。
He stood respectfully with hands down before the teacher, waiting for instructions.
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Liǎng两
míng名
shì侍
wèi卫
shì侍
lì立
zài在
huáng皇
dì帝
liǎng两
cè侧
。
Two guards stood in attendance on both sides of the emperor.