bái lĩnh

Thân thiện

Quan quân đều quỳ gối bái lĩnh thánh chỉ của nhà vua.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To receive with a kowtow: To formally and respectfully accept an object, decree, or instruction from a superior, often involving the ceremonial act of bowing deeply or touching one's head to the ground.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Quan văn võ bái lĩnh thánh chỉ của nhà vua. (The civil and military mandarins received the king's royal decree with a kowtow.)
  • Sau khi bái lĩnh ấn tín, ông ta chính thức nhận chức. (After receiving the seal of office with a kowtow, he officially assumed his post.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is primarily used in historical or formal literary contexts, often related to feudal ceremonies, royal courts, or religious rituals where hierarchical respect is paramount.

Variants and Related Words

• Bái tạ (v): to express thanks with a bow or kowtow.
• Lĩnh chỉ (v): to receive an order or decree.

Synonyms

• To receive reverently: To accept something with deep respect.
• To accept ceremoniously: To take something in a formal, ritualistic manner.

Related Idioms

• Bái lĩnh thần phù: To receive a protective talisman (with reverence). This emphasizes receiving an object believed to have spiritual power.
  • Người lính bái lĩnh thần phù trước khi ra trận. (The soldier received the protective talisman reverently before going to battle.)

Học thuật

verb

1. To receive with a kowtow