合掌擎拳 hézhǎngqíngquán to clasp hands Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 合掌 hézhǎng to clasp hands to bring one's palms together in front of the chest as a respectful greeting or in prayer, especially in Buddhism; also called 合十 héshí擎 qíng to hold to hold or carry in the hands拳 quán noun fist fist; a clenched hand