拳 (quán) - fist & boxing

拳Tone 2

quán ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

情仁

拳 · quán

fist;

boxing;

martial arts;

a measure word for punches or boxing techniques

fistboxingmartial arts

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 拳头— fist (more specific term)
  • 拳术— boxing skill, martial arts

Antonyms

  • 掌— palm, open hand
  • 脚— foot, kick (in martial arts context)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He made a fist (拳头) and prepared to fight.
  • Chinese martial arts are often called kung fu (功夫) or Chinese boxing (拳法).
  • The boxer threw a powerful punch (一拳).
  • They practice shadow boxing (太极拳) in the park every morning.

Collocations

  • fist(拳头)
  • boxing(拳击)
  • martial arts(拳术)
  • boxing technique(拳法)
  • shadow boxing(太极拳)
  • fist fight(拳斗)

Idioms

  • Fist and kick, kick and punch(拳打脚踢)
  • Bare-handed and empty-fisted(赤手空拳)
  • Fist in palm salute(抱拳礼)
  • To clench fists and bare teeth(摩拳擦掌)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Deeply associated with Chinese martial arts (wushu) traditions and self-defense systems.
  • The character depicts a hand (手) enclosed, representing a clenched fist.
  • Taijiquan (太极拳) is one of the most internationally recognized Chinese martial arts.
  • The 'fist salute' (抱拳礼) is a traditional martial arts greeting showing respect.

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