下拜 xiàbài to bow down Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 下 xià verb to descend to go down; to get off or out of a vehicle; to leave a stage or field; to go towards a place (often southwards or towards the grassroots)拜 bài nounverb to pay respect to pay one's respects or do obeisance, such as by bowing, kneeling, or joining hands; to worship a deity or ancestors