To cup one hand in the other and raise them to the chest as a traditional sign of greeting or respect.

arch; arched door or gate with a curved top

Gongshu District of Hangzhou city, Zhejiang province

a bridge that uses an arch as a main structural support, often featuring a curved or rounded opening underneath

the shape of an arch; curved or bowed shape

the top part of an arch; an arched roof, dome, or vault

An interlocking wooden bracket system used in traditional Chinese architecture; it consists of bow-shaped blocks called [[拱|拱|gong3]] and wooden blocks called [[斗|斗|dou3]] that support the overhanging roof at the junction of columns and beams.

to surround and protect from all sides; to encircle in a defensive manner

(idiom) to surrender something submissively or without resistance; to give away something valuable to someone else without a fight

Literally "a host of stars surrounding the moon"; used to describe a group of people revolving around a central figure or a crowd supporting a revered leader.

(literary) To rule without effort or to rule by doing nothing; specifically describes an emperor governing peacefully by simply letting things take their course; literally to let one's robes hang down and fold one's hands.

a pillar or support used to sustain an arched structure or vault

an arched passage or gateway

To sit upright with hands folded across the chest; describes an ideal ancient monarch who rules effortlessly without active interference or governance.

(literary) a large piece of jade so big it must be held with both hands

to stand with hands folded across the chest to show respect

(literary) a tree so thick it requires both arms to encircle it; a large tree

to bow respectfully with the hands clasped in front; to beg or plead humbly

Originally meaning to rule with hands folded and sleeves hanging down; describes an emperor who rules through non-action or by delegating so effectively that the country remains in order effortlessly

Literally meaning that the trees on a person's grave have grown large enough to be spanned by one's arms; used to describe someone who has been dead for a long time.

(astronomy) the point in an orbit where a celestial body is at its greatest or least distance from the center of the body it orbits; apse

To follow orders with folded hands and without the slightest resistance

to hunch one's shoulders and bend one's back, often used to describe a person who is shivering from cold, aging, or in poor health

To view someone as a core figure or to group around a revered leader; literally describes all the stars revolving around the North Star [[北辰|北辰|bei3 chen2]]

blind arch; false arch

half arch; semi-arch

a type of arch bridge where the arch is composed of several curved ribs and arched shells to create a double-curvature structure

a round vault; circular arch

to cup one hand in the other before the chest as a traditional greeting or sign of respect

The curved part of a structure, such as a bridge, doorway, or window, that spans an opening.

(literary) to gather around a virtuous ruler as the stars surround the North Star; used to describe people from all over paying homage to a leader or country

To root or poke with the snout (of pigs)

A dam constructed as a curve upstream so that the force of the water is supported by the canyon walls. Often built from concrete or stone.

Gongshu District of Hangzhou City in Zhejiang Province

the pillar or support structure of a vault

the degree of arching or curvature of a surface, such as a road, bridge, or wing

a covered passage or walkway with a series of arches; a cloister or triforium

central stone at the summit of an arch that locks the whole structure together

to cup one's hands and bow as a gesture of respect; to make a traditional Chinese greeting

to watch from the sidelines and do nothing; to refuse to get involved in a situation

to surrender or give something up submissively without putting up any resistance

to take leave by saluting with both hands folded and raised in front of the chest; to bid farewell in a respectful manner

The circumference of a circle formed by joining two hands (gong), or a grip of one hand (ba); used to describe an object that is not thick (often of a young tree)

to enfold, encircle, or surround, typically used to describe mountains or natural scenery encircling a place

to show respect and obedience through a formal greeting; to admire and esteem

to circle or surround the celestial pole

(colloquial) to pour oil on the fire or fuel someone's anger; to provoke or irritate someone

(colloquial) To pour oil on the fire, either literally or figuratively; to provoke someone or cause them to become even angrier through words or actions.

shaped like an arch or vault