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v.pay obeisance/make an obeisance by cupping one hand in the other before the chest
拱手相迎
greet something by cupping one hand in the other before the chest
拱手道别
bid farewell to each other with a cupped-hand salute
拱手让人
hand over something on a silver platter
他就是把江山拱手送与别人的南唐后主。
He was the late master of the Southern Tang Dynasty who handed over the country to others.
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Word usage
- Separable word"拱" and "手" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
他拱着手同我道别。
He bade farewell to me with a cupped-hand salute.
他先跟我拱了手，然后坐下了。
He joined his hands and then sat down.
他向前走了一步，拱起手来向大家行礼。
He took a step forward and salute with joined hands.