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HSK
7-9

to bow

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

ju2gong1 júgōng

Meaning


Primary

to bow

Alternatives

bow, bows, bowing, bowed

Mnemonic


鞠躬 To bow has the same meaning as both of its characters 躬 to bow and 躬 to bow.

Usage


他 向 老師 鞠躬 致敬。

He bowed to the teacher to show respect.

每 個 人 在 典禮 上 鞠躬。

Everyone bowed during the ceremony.

他們 見面 時 互相 鞠躬。

They bowed to each other when they met.

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