mó​bài

to worship

  • created sense approved 膜拜 · mó​bài · to worship — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    膜拜

    mó​bài

    to worship

    To prostrate oneself in worship; specifically to kneel and bow with hands joined at the forehead as a sign of extreme reverence. Often used metaphorically in modern contexts to show intense admiration for someone.

    膜 (literal) → 膜 · mó · to worship 拜 (literal) → 拜 · bài · to pay respect

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