kotowing

Meanings

• Verb

  Act of showing respect or submission by bending the body or knee.

  - "He kowtowed before the emperor."
  - "She kowtowed to her boss's demands."

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Variants

List of all variants of kotowing that leads to same result
kowtow , kowtowed , kowtowing , kowtows

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Etymology

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Originally from Chinese, meaning 'to pay homage' or 'to knock the head'.

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Trivia

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1. Kowtowing was once a common practice in Chinese courts and examinations.

2. The deep bowing involved in kowtowing can be physically demanding and has been known to cause injuries.

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Related Concepts

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1. Prostration: A similar act of deep reverence and submission, often involving lying face down on the ground.

2. Homage: An act of showing respect or loyalty to a person or thing, often involving a formal gesture or ritual.

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Culture

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In Chinese and East Asian cultures, kowtowing is a traditional sign of respect and submission. It involves deeply bowing and touching the head to the ground.

How to Memorize "kotowing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine deeply bowing and touching your head to the ground as a sign of respect.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'kowtowing' with the image of someone showing deep respect or submission.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the 'K' in 'kowtowing' stands for 'kneel' and 'ow' sounds like 'ow' in 'bow'.

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