磨拳擦掌 — “To rub one's fists and wipe one's palms”
磨拳擦掌 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to rub one's fists and wipe one's palms”. To be eager for a fight or action, full of fighting spirit and ready to get into action. It can also describe a state of agitation or anger, ready to confront. Literally, “rub fists wipe palms”.
磨拳擦掌 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 磨拳擦掌 mean?
磨拳擦掌 (mó quán cā zhǎng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to rub one's fists and wipe one's palms”.
How do you pronounce 磨拳擦掌?
磨拳擦掌 is pronounced mó quán cā zhǎng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 磨拳擦掌 literally mean?
Literally, 磨拳擦掌 means “rub fists wipe palms”. It is used to mean “to rub one's fists and wipe one's palms”.
What is the Chinese definition of 磨拳擦掌?
形容精神振奋、跃跃欲试的样子。也形容激动、气愤的样子。