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鞠躬
jūgōng
Description
鞠躬是弯下身体，表示尊敬或感谢。
"鞠躬" means bending the body to show respect or gratitude.
在中国，演出结束后演员常常向观众鞠躬。
In China, actors often bow to the audience after a performance.
Meanings
鞠躬jūgōng
to bow (as a sign of respect)
他向老师深深地鞠了一躬。
He bowed deeply to the teacher.
鞠躬jūgōng
a bow (the act of bowing)
她的鞠躬非常有礼貌。
Her bow was very polite.
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Notes
- Etymology
鞠 (bend) + 躬 (body), literally 'to bend the body'.
- Nuance
a separable verb; you can insert words, as in 鞠了一躬.
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