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下拜
xiàbài
Description
"下拜"的意思是跪下来向人或者神表示尊敬。
"下拜" means to kneel down to show respect to a person or deity.
这个词比较旧,现在多用在书里或者宗教的场合。
This word is somewhat old-fashioned and is now mostly used in literature or religious contexts.
Meanings
下拜xiàbài
to kneel down and bow in respect or worship
他跪在地上,向神下拜。
He knelt on the ground and bowed to God.
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Notes
- Etymology
下 (down) + 拜 (to bow/worship), i.e. bow down low.
- Nuance
literary and formal; everyday speech prefers 跪下 or 拜.
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