- 一(one; horizontal stroke)
- 二(two (pictograph – two horizontal strokes))
Three horizontal strokes stacked on top of each other symbolize the number three.
to kneel three times and kowtow nine times (formal etiquette on meeting the emperor)
He performed three kowtows and nine prostrations before the emperor.
to kneel three times and kowtow nine times (formal etiquette on meeting the emperor)
He performed three kowtows and nine prostrations before the emperor.
Three horizontal strokes stacked on top of each other symbolize the number three.
Kneeling down on the ground puts the legs in an unstable position, prone to falling.
Nine bent fingers curve like an ancient person's arm used to count the largest number.
Three horizontal strokes stacked on top of each other symbolize the number three.
Kneeling down on the ground puts the legs in an unstable position, prone to falling.
Nine bent fingers curve like an ancient person's arm used to count the largest number.
to kneel three times and kowtow nine times (formal etiquette on meeting the emperor)
to kneel three times and kowtow nine times (formal etiquette on meeting the emperor)
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