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鞠躬
jūgōng · /tɕy⁵⁵ koŋ⁵⁵/Recordings stay in your browser and are never uploaded.
noun
to bend at the waist as a respectful greeting or ritual
In the dojang, students bow to the flags, instructor, and training partners.
Examples
上课开始时学生向国旗鞠躬。
Students bow toward the flags at the start of class.
练习前后一定要向搭档鞠躬。
Always bow to your partner before and after drills.
他忘了鞠躬，教练温和地提醒了他。
He forgot to bow and the instructor reminded him gently.
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