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Character Decomposition
拜=手+手
Etymology
Two hands 手 put together in respect
Meanings
to bow to; to pay one's respects
(bound form) to extend greetings (on a specific occasion)
to make a courtesy call
(bound form) (of a monarch) to appoint sb to (a position) by performing a ceremony
to acknowledge sb as one's (master, godfather etc)
(used before some verbs to indicate politeness)
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Words with 拜 175 total
to worship · to make customary deferences to · a pilgrimage朝拜cháo bàito prostrate oneself · to kneel and bow the head (in submission, supplication, worship etc)顶拜dǐng bàito bow in salute; to kowtow叩拜kòu bàito become sworn brothers or sisters · sworn (brothers)结拜jié bàito gather as a group to exchange greetings (typically at New Year)团拜tuán bàito bow down low · to make obeisance · to kneel and bow下拜xià bài
Idioms with 拜 23 total Chain
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