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鞠躬
jū gōng
Meaning
- to bow
Definition
弯腰行礼，表示尊敬、感谢或道歉。
To bow, as a gesture of respect, gratitude, or apology.
Usage
通常用于正式场合或表示礼貌的场合，表达对他人的敬意或谢意。
Used in formal or polite contexts to express respect or gratitude.
Examples
- 1 他向老师鞠躬致谢。(He bowed to the teacher to express his thanks.)
- 2 演员在表演结束后向观众鞠躬。(The actors bowed to the audience after the performance.)
- 3 在日本，人们见面时常鞠躬。(In Japan, people often bow when they meet.)
- 4 他鞠躬道歉，请求原谅。(He bowed in apology and asked for forgiveness.)
- 5 比赛中选手互相鞠躬以示尊重。(The competitors bowed to each other as a sign of respect during the match.)
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