Congee (Verb)
Meaning 1
Perform a ceremonious bow.
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The samurai congeed low to show their respect for the emperor's authority.
- She stood up to congee before the traditional Korean performance began.
- To start the traditional tea ceremony, the host congeed to her guests before they entered the teahouse.
- He learned to properly congee before his martial arts instructor as a sign of respect.
- Prior to serving the meal, the server congeed to honor their dining guests.
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Meaning 2
Depart after obtaining formal permission; "He has congeed with the King".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- He has congeed with the King and can now return to his homeland.
- After paying homage to the Emperor, the visiting Prince congeed and prepared to depart.
- Having congeed with the Monarch, the foreign diplomat was free to leave the kingdom.
- Before leaving the royal court, he ensured that he had properly congeed with the sovereign.
- Upon receiving formal permission to leave, the nobleman congeed and took his leave.