English–Chinese
“kneel” in Chinese
How to say “kneel” in Chinese
“Kneel” in Chinese is 跪 (guì).
An unmistakable gesture that places the body low before someone, often to express an urgent appeal or serious remorse.
Example sentences with 跪
受罚时，他拒绝在众人面前跪下。shòu fá shí tā jù jué zài zhòng rén miàn qián guì xià
While being punished, he refused to kneel down in front of everyone.
Tips for using 跪
- Using this word for a minor everyday mistake can sound exaggerated because the posture is so strong; ordinary speech often focuses on the apology rather than describing the posture.
Other Chinese words for “kneel”
她为自己的错误当众下跪。tā wèi zì jǐ de cuò wù dāng zhòng xià guì
She knelt in public to apologize for her mistake.