摆手

摆手 means 'to shake hands' or 'handshake' in English. It refers to the act of greeting someone by clasping their hand, typically as a sign of friendship, respect, or agreement.

The character 摆 (bǎi) originally meant 'to move' or 'to swing,' and 手 (shǒu) means 'hand.' Together, they describe the motion of moving one's hand in a greeting or farewell gesture.

While commonly used to refer to a handshake, 摆手 can also be used metaphorically in some contexts, such as when someone refuses an offer by shaking their head and hand. In certain regions, it may carry additional cultural connotations, such as in ethnic minority areas where it is part of traditional greetings.