Word: 作揖 (zuòyī) 作揖 dictionary entry zuòyī to bow with hands held in front Full dictionary entry for 作揖 Example sentences using 作揖 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 他双手抱拳，向长辈作揖拜年。 Tā shuāngshǒu bàoquán, xiàng zhǎngbèi zuòyī bàinián. He clasped his hands and bowed to his elders to wish them a happy New Year. 古时候的人见面常常作揖问好。 Gǔshíhou de rén jiànmiàn chángcháng zuòyī wènhǎo. In ancient times, people often greeted each other with a clasped-hands bow.