拱

MEANING

1. 壹动verb

   to dig earth with the snout

   • zhūyòngbízigǒngtǔ.

     猪用鼻子拱土。🔊

     The pig uses its snout to root in the soil.

2. 貳动verb

   to arch

   • zhèzuòqiáogǒngqǐláile.

     这座桥拱起来了。🔊

     This bridge has arched up.

3. 參动verb

   to cup one's hands in salute

   • tāgǒngshǒuxiàngwǒwènhǎo.

     他拱手向我问好。🔊

     He cupped his hands in salute and greeted me.

4. 肆形adjective

   arched

   • zhèzuòqiáoshìgǒngxíngde.

     这座桥是拱形的。🔊

     This bridge has an arched shape.

5. 伍动verb

   to surround

   • rénmengǒngshǒuzuòyī.

     人们拱手作揖。🔊

     People cupped their hands and bowed in greeting.