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1. n a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission v bend the knees and bow in a servile manner v try to gain favor by cringing or flattering Source: ecdict

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bend bow chinese cringing custom favor flattering forehead former gain ground knees manner respect servile sign submission touching try

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