拱

arch, salute

拱 is composed of the BuShou of 手(hand) and 共(together, total). 共 depicts two hands cupping in salute, means together or total, 手 is added to represent the action of hands.

Vocabulary of 拱

  • 拱門 (arched door)
  • 拱橋 (arch bridge)
  • 拱抱 (to enfold)

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