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    Using 跪 (guì) to express "to kneel"

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    Manner & Method

    Structure

    跪 + Complement

    Explanation

    The character 跪 (guì) means "to kneel" or "to go down on one's knees." It describes the physical action of bending the knees to the ground. It can express respect, submission, defeat, or strong emotion depending on context. Common phrases include 下跪 (to kneel down) and 跪倒 (to fall to one's knees).

    Examples

    • 他激动地跪在地上向她求婚了。

      tā jīdòng de guì zài dìshang xiàng tā qiúhūn le.

      He excitedly knelt on the ground and proposed to her.

    • 古代的人见到皇帝都要下跪行礼。

      gǔdài de rén jiàndào huángdì dōu yào xiàguì xínglǐ.

      In ancient times, people had to kneel and bow when they saw the emperor.

    • 孩子跪在母亲面前，请求她的原谅。

      háizi guì zài mǔqīn miànqián, qǐngqiú tā de yuánliàng.

      The child knelt before their mother, asking for her forgiveness.

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