磕头礼拜 — “To prostrate oneself reverently”
磕头礼拜 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to prostrate oneself reverently”. To kowtow and worship (in a respectful or supplicating manner). Literally, “kowtow and worship”.
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在传统的祭祀仪式上，人们会虔诚地磕头礼拜，以示对祖先的敬仰。
During traditional sacrificial rituals, people would piously prostrate themselves in reverence to show respect for their ancestors.
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What does 磕头礼拜 mean?
磕头礼拜 (kē tóu lǐ bài) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to prostrate oneself reverently”.
How do you pronounce 磕头礼拜?
磕头礼拜 is pronounced kē tóu lǐ bài in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 磕头礼拜 literally mean?
Literally, 磕头礼拜 means “kowtow and worship”. It is used to mean “to prostrate oneself reverently”.
What is the Chinese definition of 磕头礼拜?
磕头：旧时礼节，跪在地上头碰地。礼拜：向尊敬的人或神行礼。恭敬地跪在地上叩头行礼。