合十 hé shí — to put one's palms together (in prayer or greeting)

合十
hé shí

Characters: 合 · 十

Definitions

  1. to put one's palms together (in prayer or greeting)

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  1. to put one's palms together (in prayer or greeting)

ExtDict

  1. 佛教的一种敬礼方式，两掌在胸前对合（十：十指）：双手～。

Examples

  • 他双手合十，向佛像行礼。

    He pressed his palms together and bowed to the Buddha.

  • 僧人合十诵经。

    The monk pressed his palms together and chanted.