抱頭 bào tóu

DEFINITIONS

  1. to put one's hands behind one's head, fingers interlaced
  2. to hold one's head in one's hands (in dismay, fright etc)
  3. to cover one's head with one's hands (for protection)

CHARACTERS

抱 bào embrace, hold in arms, enfold
頭 tóu head; top; chief, first; boss