kē​tóu

to kowtow

Senses

磕头/ 磕頭 kē​tóu to kowtow

to kneel and touch one's forehead to the ground as a sign of deep respect, traditionally used for elders or superiors

磕头/ 磕頭 kē​tóu to beg

to beg or entreat someone humbly and persistently for help

磕头/ 磕頭 kē​tóu to apprentice

to formally acknowledge someone as one's master or teacher in a traditional apprenticeship

磕头/ 磕頭 kē​tóu to fall asleep

to fall asleep quickly as soon as one reaches the bed

References

see 磕/磕 磕头/磕頭
same_as 叩头/叩頭 磕头/磕頭
same_as 叩首/叩首 磕头/磕頭