"kneeling" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 跪下

Definition

指双膝着地，通常上身挺直的姿势。常用来表示尊重、祈祷或完成某些任务。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于宗教、仪式或表达尊敬时，常见搭配如“kneeling in prayer”（跪下祷告）、“kneeling before someone”（跪拜某人）。不要与“bowing”（鞠躬）混淆。

Examples

He is kneeling by the bed to pray.

他正**跪下**在床边祈祷。

She stayed kneeling during the ceremony.

她在仪式上一直**跪着**。

The child was kneeling to tie his shoe.

孩子正在**跪下**系鞋带。

I saw people kneeling in front of the statue.

我看到有人在雕像前**跪着**。

After the long hike, I found myself kneeling to catch my breath.

长途跋涉后，我发现自己正在**跪下**喘气。

There are certain traditions that involve kneeling as a sign of loyalty.

有些传统需要**跪下**来表示忠诚。