chàng​rěchàng​nuò

to greet with a bow

  • created sense approved 唱喏 · chàng​rě · to greet with a bow — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    唱喏

    chàng​rě

    to greet with a bow

    (literary) to bow while uttering polite greetings to show respect

    唱 (literal) → 唱 · chàng · to call out 喏 (literal) → 喏 · rě · [salutation]

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  • created sense approved 唱喏 · chàng​rě · to clear the way — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    唱喏

    chàng​rě

    to clear the way

    (literary) the practice of an attendant shouting to clear a path for a dignitary's carriage or procession

    唱 (literal) → 唱 · chàng · to call out 喏 (literal) → 喏 · rě · [salutation]

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  • created sense approved 唱喏 · chàng​nuò · to answer respectfully — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    唱喏

    chàng​nuò

    to answer respectfully

    to answer "yes" or acknowledge a superior's command respectfully

    唱 (literal) → 唱 · chàng · to call out 喏 (literal) → 喏 · nuò · yes

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