擦掌磨拳 — “To rub one's palms and clench one's fists”
擦掌磨拳 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to rub one's palms and clench one's fists”. Signifying eager readiness for action or a state of impatience and agitation. Literally, “rub palms and clench fists”.
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擦掌磨拳 Pronunciation and Pinyin
擦掌磨拳 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 擦掌磨拳
运动员们擦掌磨拳，准备在赛场上一较高下。
The athletes were rubbing their palms and clenching their fists, ready to compete fiercely on the field.
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What does 擦掌磨拳 mean?
擦掌磨拳 (cā zhǎng mó quán) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to rub one's palms and clench one's fists”.
How do you pronounce 擦掌磨拳?
擦掌磨拳 is pronounced cā zhǎng mó quán in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 擦掌磨拳 literally mean?
Literally, 擦掌磨拳 means “rub palms and clench fists”. It is used to mean “to rub one's palms and clench one's fists”.
What is the Chinese definition of 擦掌磨拳?
形容准备动武，准备动手干或焦灼不安的样子。