抱拳 Traditional form: 抱拳 Pinyin (reading): bàoquán Definitions: to cup one's fist in the other hand (as a sign of respect) Characters: 抱 - to embrace, to hold in one's arms; to enfold 拳 - fist; various forms of boxing Traditional characters: 抱 - to embrace, to hold in one's arms; to enfold 拳 - fist; various forms of boxing