蓌 (cuò) - To pretend to kneel but not actually kneel & to feign kneeling

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蓌 · cuò

To pretend to kneel but not actually kneel;

to feign kneeling;

to squat in a kneeling-like position without touching the ground.

To pretend to kneel but not actually kneelto feign kneelingto squat in a kneeling-like position without touching

Usage highlights

Feigned kneelingPretend to kneelKneelingCourt kneeling feintRitual kneeling simulation

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He pretended to kneel during the ceremony (在仪式中作蓌).
  • The court official feigned kneeling (朝臣作蓌).
  • She squatted in a kneeling-like position (她蓌着).

Collocations

  • Feigned kneeling(作蓌)
  • Pretend to kneel(假蓌)
  • Kneeling-like squat(蓌姿)
  • Court kneeling feint(朝蓌)
  • Ritual kneeling simulation(礼蓌)

Idioms

  • To feign kneeling in ritual(作蓌行礼)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Describes a specific ritual or ceremonial posture where one appears to kneel but doesn't fully commit to the gesture.
  • Used in classical Chinese texts to describe formal situations where protocol requires kneeling but the person only goes through the motions.
  • Reflects the importance of proper ritual postures in traditional Chinese ceremonial contexts.

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