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磕头
kētóu
Description
“磕头”是一种很旧的礼节，人要跪下来，头碰到地上。
"磕头" is a very old custom where a person kneels and touches their head to the ground.
以前人们过年的时候会给老人磕头，表示很大的尊敬。
In the past, people would "磕头" to elders during the New Year to show great respect.
Meanings
磕头kētóu
to kowtow; kneel and touch head to ground
孩子跪下来给爷爷磕头。
The child knelt down and kowtowed to grandpa.
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Notes
- Etymology
磕 (knock) + 头 (head), literally 'to knock one's head on the ground'.
- Nuance
a deep traditional bow; much more formal than 鞠躬 (a standing bow).
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