kyun4 gik1拳擊拳击
Jyutpingkyun4 gik1
Yalekyùhn gīk
Definition
Boxing; a combat sport where opponents wear gloves and fight using only their fists.
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How it's used
While 拳擊 is the standard term for the sport, locals almost exclusively refer to it as 西洋拳 in casual conversation. The term 拳擊 sounds slightly more formal or academic, often appearing in news reports or gym names, whereas 西洋拳 is the natural way to describe the activity when talking to friends.
Examples
He started learning boxing when he was very young.
Do you think boxing is very dangerous?
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