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“bow” in Chinese

Chinese

Also弓 (gōng)

Pronunciation

Pinyinjū gōng

Example

见面时他向老师鞠躬。jiàn miàn shí tā xiàng lǎo shī jū gōng

When they met, he bowed to his teacher.

Illustration for 鞠躬 (bow)

How to say “bow” in Chinese

“Bow” in Chinese is 鞠躬 (jū gōng).

A deliberate forward bend of the head or upper body that marks respect, greeting, or thanks.

Full entry for 鞠躬: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 鞠躬

演出结束时，演员向观众鞠躬。yǎn chū jié shù shí yǎn yuán xiàng guān zhòng jū gōng

At the end of the performance, the actors bowed to the audience.

Tips for using 鞠躬

  • In everyday Chinese, this verb sounds more formal and deliberate than a casual greeting gesture, so it is especially useful for ceremonies, performances, and formal meetings.

Other Chinese words for “bow”

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弓

gōng

nounbow

他会拉弓吗？tā huì lā gōng ma

Can he draw a bow?

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