首下尻高 — “To prostrate oneself completely”
首下尻高 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to prostrate oneself completely”. To bow deeply with one's head touching the ground and buttocks raised, often as a sign of extreme respect or submission. Literally, “Head down, buttocks high”.
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首下尻高 Pronunciation and Pinyin
首下尻高 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 首下尻高
小徒弟见到师傅归来，立刻首下尻高地拜倒在地，表达心中的敬意。
Upon seeing his master return, the young apprentice immediately prostrated himself, bowing deeply to express his heartfelt respect.
Idioms Related to 首下尻高
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Open the tool →Questions about 首下尻高
What does 首下尻高 mean?
首下尻高 (shǒu xià kāo gāo) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to prostrate oneself completely”.
How do you pronounce 首下尻高?
首下尻高 is pronounced shǒu xià kāo gāo in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 首下尻高 literally mean?
Literally, 首下尻高 means “Head down, buttocks high”. It is used to mean “to prostrate oneself completely”.
What is the Chinese definition of 首下尻高?
头向下，屁股翘起。跪拜磕头的样子。