恭gung1敬ging3

English

1. deferential
2. respectful
3. to respect the elder generation or guests and be politeunreviewed?

粵語 — Cantonese

1. 對長輩、貴賓謙卑有禮unreviewed?

Examples

• 我恭恭敬敬噉將個燭台擺返喺原位。

  With deep and reverent awe I replaced the candelabrum in its former position.

  Tatoeba · nickyeow CC BY

• 没有人向他恭敬地鞠躬。

  No one respectfully bowed towards him.

  Tatoeba · fucongcong CC BY

• 那我就恭敬不如从命啦。

  Then I'll work on the principle that deference is no substitute for obedience.

  Tatoeba · eastasiastudent CC BY

• unreviewed?

  恭敬不如從命

  I'd better obey you rather than keep being too polite.