拳不离手，曲不离口 — “This idiom emphasizes that to maintain and improve a skill”
拳不离手，曲不离口 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “this idiom emphasizes that to maintain and improve a skill”. One must practice diligently and continuously, just as a boxer's fist always stays ready and a singer's voice is always in use. Literally, “Fist not leaving hand, song not leaving mouth”.
拳不离手，曲不离口 Pronunciation and Pinyin
拳不离手，曲不离口 Character Breakdown
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What does 拳不离手，曲不离口 mean?
拳不离手，曲不离口 (quán bù lí shǒu ， qǔ bù lí kǒu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “this idiom emphasizes that to maintain and improve a skill”.
How do you pronounce 拳不离手，曲不离口?
拳不离手，曲不离口 is pronounced quán bù lí shǒu ， qǔ bù lí kǒu in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 拳不离手，曲不离口 literally mean?
Literally, 拳不离手，曲不离口 means “Fist not leaving hand, song not leaving mouth”. It is used to mean “this idiom emphasizes that to maintain and improve a skill”.
What is the Chinese definition of 拳不离手，曲不离口?
练武的人应该经常练，唱歌的人应该经常唱。比喻只有勤学苦练，才能使功夫纯熟。