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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


我們 應該 躬身 表示 尊重。

We should bow to show respect.

進門 前 要 先 躬身。

You should bow before entering.

孩子 向 長輩 躬身 問好。

The child bowed and greeted the elder.

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