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点头哈腰
diǎn​tóu​hā​yāo

to bow and scrape

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