qǐng'ān

pay respects

  • created sense approved 请安/請安 · qǐng'ān · pay respects

    请安 / 請安

    qǐng'ān

    pay respects

    To pay one's respects or wish someone good health, typically directed toward an elder.

    他每天早晨都要去给奶奶请安。

    verb

    created sense

  • created sense approved 请安/請安 · qǐng'ān · ritual salutation

    请安 / 請安

    qǐng'ān

    ritual salutation

    A specific formal salutation used during the Qing Dynasty, involving a physical gesture like a partial kneel.

    在宫廷剧里,大臣们进宫后都要向皇帝请安。

    verb

    created sense