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下跪
xiàguì
Description
下跪的意思是双膝跪在地上。
The meaning of 下跪 is to kneel on both knees on the ground.
古时候人们向皇帝下跪，现在很多人求婚时也会下跪。
In ancient times, people knelt down to the emperor, and now many people also kneel when proposing marriage.
Meanings
下跪xiàguì
to kneel down
他向她下跪求婚。
He knelt down to propose to her.
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Notes
- Etymology
下 (down) + 跪 (kneel), meaning to lower oneself onto one's knees.
- Nuance
often implies respect, apology, pleading, or a marriage proposal.
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