跪
下

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The word "跪下" is formed by combining the character "跪", meaning "to kneel", with the character "下", meaning "down". In this compound, "下" functions as a directional complement that specifies the downward movement associated with the kneeling action, resulting in the combined meaning "to kneel down".

Example Sentences Hide

他跪下请求原谅。

Tā guì xià qǐng qiú yuán liàng.

He knelt down to beg for forgiveness.

士兵立刻跪下向将军行礼。

Shìbīng lìkè guì xià xiàng jiāngjūn xínglǐ.

The soldier immediately knelt down to salute the general.

听到这个坏消息，她无力地跪下。

Tīng dào zhège huài xiāoxi, tā wúlì de guì xià.

Hearing this bad news, she weakly knelt down.

在庄严的仪式上，所有人缓缓跪下，表达敬意。

Zài zhuāngyán de yíshì shàng, suǒyǒu rén huǎnhuǎn guì xià, biǎodá jìngyì.

During the solemn ceremony, everyone slowly knelt down to show their respect.

按照古老的传统，新郎和新娘需要跪下向长辈敬茶。

Ànzhào gǔlǎo de chuántǒng, xīnláng hé xīnniáng xūyào guì xià xiàng zhǎngbèi jìng chá.

According to ancient tradition, the bride and groom need to kneel down to serve tea to the elders.

Word Definition - 跪下

guì xia to kneel down

Individual Character Details

跪 guì
下 xià