拱手(gǒng shǒu)

2 characters

to cup one's hands in obeisance or greeting

Character breakdown

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Word information

Pinyin
gǒng shǒu
Meaning
to cup one's hands in obeisance or greeting
HSK level
Characters
2
Traditional
Same

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