It's often used not just for physical objects but also to request information, like "explain it to me," or paired with a shrugging gesture to mean "why?" or "I don't know."

In many cultures, this hand shape symbolizes a humble posture of beseeching a deity or offering a prayer. It can also be interpreted philosophically as opening one's heart to accept everything. Thus, this simple gesture carries a broad spectrum of meaning, from material requests to spiritual longing.