hap6 sap6合十
Jyutpinghap6 sap6
Yalehahp sahp
Definition
To put one's palms together as a sign of prayer, respect, or greeting.
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How it's used
Primarily associated with Buddhist or Hindu religious practices, this gesture is used to show respect, gratitude, or to offer a greeting. While it is a physical action, it carries a strong sense of sincerity and humility that goes beyond a simple nod or handshake. You will often see it performed by people visiting temples or when encountering a monk.
Examples
He is praying with his palms together in front of the Buddha statue.
Remember to put your palms together to greet the master when you see him.
Related words
Common phrases
with both hands pressed together
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
