按手
àn​shǒu

laying on of hands

  • created sense approved 按手 · àn​shǒu · laying on of hands — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    按手

    àn​shǒu

    laying on of hands

    A religious ceremony, especially in Christianity, where a person of authority places their hands on the head of another during ordination or when imparting a blessing.

    按, 手

    按 (literal) → 按 · àn · to press 手 (literal) → 手 · shǒu · hand

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