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to bow

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

gong1shen1 gōngshēn

Meaning


Primary

to bow

Alternatives

bow, bows, bowed, bowing

Mnemonic


躬身 To bow is 躬 to bow the 身 body.

Usage


我们 应该 躬身 表示 尊重。

We should bow to show respect.

进门 前 要 先 躬身。

You should bow before entering.

孩子 向 长辈 躬身 问好。

The child bowed and greeted the elder.

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