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Asked by Kolby from Alabama | Sep. 17, 2015 09:26

About:China Culture

Why do the Chinese hit their head on the floor 9 times?

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Answered by Kelly from Singapore | Sep. 18, 2015 02:07

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Kolby, you say "hit their head on the floor". Actually, they kowtow nine times to show their highest respect to someone. Here someone refers to their ancestors or elders. They also kneel down three times.

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