三跪九叩(sān guì jiǔ kòu)

4 characters

to kneel three times and kowtow nine times…

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surname SanFull guide →
to kneelFull guide →
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Word information

Pinyin
sān guì jiǔ kòu
Meaning
to kneel three times and kowtow nine times (formal etiquette on meeting the emperor)
HSK level
Characters
4
Traditional
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