Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
---|---|---|---|---|
kotow | Yes | No | Yes | No |
court favor | No | No | Yes | No |
kotow (noun) | court favor (noun) |
---|---|
a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission |
kotow (verb) | court favor (verb) |
---|---|
try to gain favor by cringing or flattering | seek favor by fawning or flattery |