夎 (cuò) - To kneel with both knees & to sit on the heels

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cuò ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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夎 · cuò

To kneel with both knees;

to sit on the heels;

an ancient ceremonial posture.

To kneel with both kneesto sit on the heelsan ancient ceremonial posture.

Usage highlights

Kneeling postureCeremonial kneelingKneeling positionAncient kneelingRitual kneeling

Synonyms

  • 跪— to kneel
  • 跽— to kneel upright

Antonyms

  • 立— to stand
  • 坐— to sit normally

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He knelt in the traditional posture (夎坐).
  • The ritual required kneeling (夎跪) before the altar.
  • Ancient ceremonies often involved this kneeling position (夎姿).

Collocations

  • Kneeling posture(夎坐)
  • Ceremonial kneeling(夎跪)
  • Kneeling position(夎姿)
  • Ancient kneeling(古夎)
  • Ritual kneeling(礼夎)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents an ancient Chinese kneeling posture used in formal ceremonies and rituals.
  • The character is rarely used in modern Chinese but appears in classical texts describing ceremonial behavior.
  • This kneeling position was part of traditional etiquette in ancient China, particularly during formal occasions.

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