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kowtow — [kou′tou΄] n. [Chin k o t ou, lit., bump head] the act of kneeling and touching the ground with the forehead to show great deference, submissive respect, homage, etc., as formerly in China vi. 1. to perform a kowtow 2. to show servile respect… … English World dictionary
kowtow — kowtower, n. /kow tow , tow , koh /, v.i. 1. to act in an obsequious manner; show servile deference. 2. to touch the forehead to the ground while kneeling, as an act of worship, reverence, apology, etc., esp. in former Chinese custom. n. 3. the… … Universalium
kowtow — [kaʊ taʊ] verb 1》 (often kowtow to) be excessively subservient towards someone. 2》 historical kneel and touch the ground with the forehead in submission as part of Chinese custom. noun historical an act of kowtowing. Derivatives kowtower noun… … English new terms dictionary
kowtow — n. & v. (also kotow) hist. n. the Chinese custom of kneeling and touching the ground with the forehead in worship or submission. v.intr. 1 perform the kowtow. 2 (usu. foll. by to) act obsequiously. Etymology: Chin. ketou f. ke knock + tou head … Useful english dictionary
kowtow — kow•tow [[t]ˈkaʊˈtaʊ, ˌtaʊ, ˈkoʊ [/t]] v. i. 1) to act in an obsequious manner; show servile deference 2) to touch the forehead to the ground while kneeling, as an act of worship, respect, etc., esp. in former Chinese custom 3) the act of… … From formal English to slang
china — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. a translucent ceramic material, biscuit fired at a high temperature, its glaze fired at a low temperature. 2. any porcelain ware. 3. plates, cups, saucers, etc., collectively. 4. figurines made of porcelain or ceramic material … Universalium
China — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. People s Republic of, a country in E Asia. 1,221,591,778; 3,691,502 sq. mi. (9,560,990 sq. km). Cap.: Beijing. 2. Republic of. Also called Nationalist China. a republic consisting mainly of the island of Taiwan off the SE coast … Universalium
Mudra — This article is about the use of mudrā in Indic religion. For mudra as used in Indian classical music, see Mudra (music). Bharatnatyam dancer portraying Hindu goddess Lakshmi with her characteristic mudrās A mudrā (English: /muːˈdrɑː/ ( … Wikipedia
List of China-related topics 123-L — The following is a breakdown of the list of China related topics.See also: List of China related topics M Z NOTOC 0 9 A B C D E F G H I J K L0 9.cn .hk .mo .tw 123 Democratic Alliance 1421 theory 14K Triad 2008 Summer Olympics 2008 Summer… … Wikipedia
Tibet during the Ming Dynasty — The exact nature of Sino Tibetan relations during the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644) of China is unclear. Some modern scholars living and working in the People s Republic of China assert that the Ming Dynasty had unquestioned sovereignty over Tibet,… … Wikipedia
Face (sociological concept) — Face, idiomatically meaning dignity/prestige, is a fundamental concept in the fields of sociology, sociolinguistics, semantics, politeness theory, psychology, political science, communication, and Face Negotiation Theory. Contents 1 Definitions 2 … Wikipedia
