稽首
Chinese
bow to the ground; inspect; check | head; chief; first (occasion) head; chief; first (occasion); first (thing); measure word for poems | ||
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trad. (稽首) | 稽 | 首 | |
simp. #(稽首) | 稽 | 首 |
Pronunciation
Verb
稽首
- to qishou, a ritual showing the highest degree of homage and respect (to kneel, put one's hands crossed on the ground, bow, and rest the forehead upon the hands)