匑 (gōng) - To bow respectfully & to show reverence and deference through a deep

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gōng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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匑 · gōng

To bow respectfully;

to show reverence and deference through a deep bow.

To bow respectfullyto show reverence and deference through a deep

Usage highlights

Respectful bowBow ceremonyDeep reverenceBow and saluteRitual bowingBow with folded hands

Synonyms

  • 躬— to bow, to bend forward
  • 拜— to worship, to bow
  • 鞠— to bow respectfully

Antonyms

  • 立— to stand upright
  • 直— straight, upright

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He bowed respectfully to his teacher (向老师匑礼).
  • The ceremony required three ritual bows (三匑之礼).
  • In ancient protocol, officials would bow deeply (匑拜) to the emperor.

Collocations

  • Respectful bow(匑躬)
  • Bow ceremony(匑礼)
  • Deep reverence(匑敬)
  • Bow and salute(匑拜)
  • Ritual bowing(匑仪)
  • Bow with folded hands(匑手)

Idioms

  • Bow three times with utmost respect(三匑九拜)
  • Bow repeatedly in gratitude(匑谢不已)
  • Bow with folded hands in deference(匑手而退)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents the highest form of ritual bowing in classical Chinese etiquette.
  • Used in formal ceremonies, ancestral worship, and showing deep respect to elders or superiors.
  • The character structure suggests a person bending deeply in reverence.

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