避席

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Chinese

to leave seat
trad. (避席)
simp. #(避席)

Etymology

In ancient times, people would have been seated on the floor. In order to show respect for someone, a person would stand up from his seat.

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Verb

避席

  1. (archaic) to stand up out of respect

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