拱
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Meaning: to cup one's hands in salute
💡 Imagine your hands forming an arch (拱) as you bow in greeting.
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Character Story & Explanation
拱 (gǒng) depicts two hands held together in a respectful salute, a gesture rooted in ancient Chinese etiquette. The radical 扌 (hand) and phonetic 共 (gòng, together) combine to form this character, which embodies humility and social harmony. It is commonly used in formal greetings, such as 拱手 (gǒngshǒu) meaning 'to bow with hands clasped'.
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