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rập đầu

to kowtow
Verb
to kowtow
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Meaning
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Verb

Sense 1 Verb
to kowtow Core ActionsTheme

To kowtow is to kneel and touch one's forehead to the ground as a sign of deep respect, submission, or an apology.

vi Anh ta quỳ xuống rập đầu để thể hiện lòng kính trọng.

en He knelt and kowtowed to show his respect.

Noun

Sense 2 Noun
kowtow

A kowtow is a traditional gesture that involves bowing deeply and touching the head to the floor to show supreme respect or honor.

vi Cái rập đầu là một nghi lễ truyền thống trong các buổi đại lễ.

en A kowtow is a traditional ritual in major ceremonies.

Parts
rập / đầu
Similar
rập / rập khuôn / rập rình / rập rờn
Use
rình rập / ả rập xê út / ả rập / tiếng ả rập …
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