Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
---|---|---|---|---|
kotow | Yes | No | Yes | No |
bowing | Yes | Yes | No | No |
kotow (noun) | bowing (noun) |
---|---|
a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission | managing the bow in playing a stringed instrument |
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting |
kotow (adjective) | bowing (adjective) |
---|---|
showing an excessively deferential manner |
kotow (verb) | bowing (verb) |
---|---|
try to gain favor by cringing or flattering |