鞠躬 — meaning in English
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English meaning
- inclination noun A tendency or preference to think or act in a certain way.
- kowtow verb To kneel and bow so low that the forehead touches the ground, as a sign of deep respect or submission.
Senses
鞠躬 is used for these senses in English:
- inclination A physical tilt or bend.
- kowtow The act of kowtowing.
inclination — full definition
- noun A tendency or preference to think or act in a certain way.
- noun A slope, tilt, or angle away from the horizontal or vertical.
kowtow — full definition
- verb To kneel and bow so low that the forehead touches the ground, as a sign of deep respect or submission.
- verb To act in an excessively submissive or obedient way toward someone.
- noun The act of kowtowing.
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