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What are "three kneels and nine knocks", "two kneels and six knocks" and "one kneels and three knocks"

One, three kneels and nine knocks

Three kneels and nine knocks step forward, kneel down, bend down, attach your hands to the ground forward, kowtow three times, get up, take another step forward, kneel down again, bend down three times, attach your hands to the ground forward, take another step forward, bend down, attach your hands to the ground forward, kowtow three times, get up and take a step back.

two, two kneels and six knocks

two kneels and six knocks means kneeling once, kowtowing three times, standing up, then kneeling down and kowtowing three times.

three, one kneeling and three knocking

one kneeling and three knocking means kneeling and kowtowing three times.

Extended information

Allusions of three kneels and nine knocks:

Three kneels and nine knocks existed in the Zhou Dynasty, and the three kneels and nine knocks were aimed at heaven, earth, monarch (emperor), teacher and father. Bowing down is a symbol of respect to the extreme, and kneeling down means sincere obedience. Three kneels and nine knocks are a great gift, which shows great respect and sincerity in the heart and is the greatest etiquette for worshipping God.

kneel three times and knock nine times. When worshipping God, leave your left foot first, with the back of your hand up. When kowtowing at the funeral, the real gift is to kneel four times and worship twelve times, with the right foot out first and the palm up when kowtowing.