(quán) - Fist — the closed hand, especially when used & hand.

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quán | 13 strokes | radical:

· quán

Fist — the closed hand, especially when used for striking;

hand.

Fist — the closed hand, especially when usedhand.

Usage highlights

Fist techniqueFist strikeClenched fistFist fightingIron fistFist position

Synonyms

  • fist (standard modern character)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He clenched his fist (搼头) in anger.
  • Martial artists practice fist techniques (搼法).
  • The boxer delivered a powerful fist strike (搼击).

Collocations

  • Fist technique(搼法)
  • Fist strike(搼击)
  • Clenched fist(搼头)
  • Fist fighting(搼斗)
  • Iron fist(铁搼)
  • Fist position(搼势)

Idioms

  • Bare-fisted and empty-handed(赤手空搼)
  • Iron fist and copper palms(铁搼铜掌)
  • Fist and kick techniques(搼打脚踢)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in martial arts contexts to refer to fist techniques and forms.
  • Represents physical strength, combat readiness, and martial prowess in Chinese culture.
  • Often appears in traditional Chinese martial arts manuals and terminology.

FAQ