Definition
挥拳 is a verb-object combination (离合词) meaning 'to throw a punch' or 'to swing a fist'. The verb 挥 ('to swing') and the noun 拳 ('fist') can separate when adding aspect markers, measure words, or time duration: e.g., 挥了一拳 ('threw a punch'), 挥过两拳 ('have thrown two punches'). It is used in fighting or sparring contexts.
v.o.
to throw a punchto swing a fist
Examples
- 挥拳。Tā shēngqì de 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 suíbiàn huī quán, huì shāng dào rén de.Don't throw punches casually—you might hurt someone.
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