chuí​shǒu

to show respect

  • created sense approved 垂手 · chuí​shǒu · to show respect — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    垂手

    chuí​shǒu

    to show respect

    To let one's hands hang by one's sides as a gesture of respectful attention or submissiveness

    垂 (literal) → 垂 · chuí · to hang down 手 (literal) → 手 · shǒu · hand

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  • created sense approved 垂手 · chuí​shǒu · hands down — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    垂手

    chuí​shǒu

    hands down

    To achieve something easily or have it within easy reach, implying the hands need not be raised to work; often used in the idiom [[垂手可得|垂手可得|chui2 shou3 ke3 de2]]

    垂 (literal) → 垂 · chuí · to hang down 手 (literal) → 手 · shǒu · hand

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  • created sense approved 垂手 · chuí​shǒu · ancient dance — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    垂手

    chuí​shǒu

    ancient dance

    An ancient music and dance style mentioned in Yuefu poetry where dancers let their hands hang down

    垂 (literal) → 垂 · chuí · to hang down 手 (literal) → 手 · shǒu · hand

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