sentence: Kowtow means kneeling and knocking one's head onto the ground.
sentences_after: Kowtow is used in showing respect to parents or godnesses, or as a form of punishment by the parents when one has done something wrong. In the Qing Dynasty of China, the main usage of kowtow was to show respect and loyalty to the king.
concept_name: Kowtow
headings: Kowtow
categories: Non-verbal communication