Definition
叩 is a bound form (b.f.) that appears in compounds meaning 'to knock' (叩门), 'to kowtow' (叩头), and 'to ask' (叩问). It cannot stand alone as a word.
b.f.
(bound form) to knock(bound form) to kowtow(bound form) to ask
Examples
- 叩。Tā qīngqīng kòu mén.He gently knocked on the door.
- 叩。Gǔdài chénzǐ yào xiàng huángdì kòu tóu.In ancient times, officials had to kowtow to the emperor.
- 叩。Tā xiàng lǎoshī kòuwèn dá'àn.He asked the teacher for the answer.
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