拳
fist; boxing; to curl
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesnoun
fist; clenched hand
Refers to the hand when the fingers are curled tightly toward the palm.
He waved his fist angrily.
Clench both fists and prepare to fight.
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This punch was too heavy.
Rock, paper, scissors; I threw a rock (fist).
Strike against criminal activities with an iron fist.
noun
boxing; Chinese boxing; martial arts
Refers to traditional Chinese fighting styles or combat sports.
Grandpa practices boxing in the park every morning.
Tai Chi is a great exercise for health.
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His boxing skills are very strong; no one dares to mess with him.
This young man has practiced martial arts for a few years.
He learned that new set of boxing moves.
verb
to curl up; to curve
literaryDescribes the shape of limbs, bodies, or objects curling inward.
The old woman sat on the kang with her legs curled up.
It's cold, so the kitten is sleeping curled up.
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The withered leaves are curled up on the branches.
He curled his arms against his chest to keep warm.
Startled by the threat, the worm immediately curled into a ball.