Common Meanings
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quán拳
A hand clenched with the fingers bent inward, forming a fist.
他紧紧地握着拳头，因为非常生气。
He clenched his fists tightly because he was very angry.
Unarmed martial arts; a fist, a punch. Refers to various forms of hand-to-hand combat or exercise, like boxing or Tai Chi.
他每天早上都会去公园打太极拳锻炼身体。
He goes to the park every morning to practice Tai Chi and exercise.
To bend or curl a limb, such as an arm or leg, often into a compact position.
他喜欢睡觉时把腿拳起来
He likes to curl up his legs when sleeping.
A measure word for a blow with a fist; a punch.
他对着沙袋打了好几拳。
He threw several punches at the sandbag.