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How do you say "boxing" in Chinese?
拳击
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In Chinese, "boxing" is 拳击.
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Pronunciation
Say 'chwan' (rising tone) then 'jee' (rising tone). Two syllables.
Writing and usage
Two characters. 拳 means fist (ten strokes), 击 means hit or strike (five strokes). Literally 'fist striking'.
Example sentence
拳击是一种运动。
Boxing is a sport.
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How to remember 拳击
拳 has the hand radical showing it involves hands and fists. 击 means to strike. 拳击 captures boxing.
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Questions about 拳击
How do you say "boxing" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "boxing" is 拳击. It is a noun.
How is 拳击 written in Chinese?
Two characters. 拳 means fist (ten strokes), 击 means hit or strike (five strokes). Literally 'fist striking'.
How is 拳击 used in a sentence?
Use 拳击 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 拳击是一种运动。 (Boxing is a sport.).
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