lạy
Pronunciation
Northern
/la̰ʔj˨˩/
Central
/la̰j˨˨/
Southern
/laj˨˩˨/
Listen
to kowtow
Verb
to kowtow
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Meaning
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Meaning
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Sense 1
Verb
to kowtow
To perform the act of kneeling and bowing low to the ground to show deep respect.
vi Người dân quỳ lạy trước bàn thờ.
en People kneel and kowtow before the altar.
Parts
禮
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Parts
禮
Chinese characters
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禮
Candidates by syllable
lạy
𥚄
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lẩy / lấy / lẫy / lây …
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Similar
lẩy / lấy / lẫy / lây …
Use
cúi lạy / sụp lạy / vái lạy / quỳ lạy
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Use
cúi lạy / sụp lạy / vái lạy / quỳ lạy