抱拳

bào quán

Dictionary entry

to cup one's fist in the other hand (as a sign of respect)

What does 抱拳 mean?

抱拳 (bào quán) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to cup one's fist in the other hand (as a sign of respect)

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抱bàoto hold · to carry (in one's arms)拳quánfist · boxing

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抱拳

bào quán

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