We strive to offer you free Chinese learning resources. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, which are rich in meaning and can be used in various situations. Today’s idiom is 「磕頭禮拜」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
Let’s learn about the idiom 「磕頭禮拜」! Its detailed explanation and usage are presented below.
Kowtow: An old etiquette of kneeling on the ground with the head touching the ground. Worship: Pay respect to a respected person or god. Kneel on the ground and kowtow respectfully.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
kē tóu lǐ bài
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
hap6 tau4 lai5 baai3
Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.
