挥拳 (huī quán) — to throw a punch, to swing a fist
Definition
A vivid verb meaning to throw or swing a punch. Typically appears as 挥了一拳 or with a target ('挥拳朝/向/对 + person') — note it can split apart like a separable verb.
verb
to throw a punchto swing a fist
Examples
- 挥拳。Tā shēng qì dì cháo wǒ huī quán.He angrily threw a punch at me.
- 。Tā duì wǒ huī le yì quán.He threw a punch at me.
- 挥拳，。Bié suí biàn huī quán, huì shāng dào rén de.Don't throw punches casually—you might hurt someone.
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