Chinese

guì
Meaning: to kneel
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

跪

Example sentences

He knelt devoutly before the Buddha statue.
那個小偷跪在地上哀求警方的寬恕。
那个小偷跪在地上哀求警方的宽恕。
That thief knelt on the ground and begged for the police's forgiveness.
犯人跪在地上拼命向警察求饒。
犯人跪在地上拼命向警察求饶。
The prisoner knelt on the ground and begged the police for mercy desperately.

Usage Notes

Action of bending knees to touch the ground, often for prayer or respect.

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