点头哈腰 diǎntóuhāyāo to bow and scrape Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 点头 點頭 diǎntóu verb + noun to nod To move one's head up and down to express agreement, approval, understanding, or to greet someone.哈腰 hāyāo to bow to bow slightly or nod to show politeness or respect; often used in the phrase 点头哈腰 diǎntóuhāyāo