kyun4 tau4拳頭拳头
Jyutpingkyun4 tau4
Yalekyùhn tàuh
Definition
Fist; a tightly clenched hand with no objects inside.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the hand when curled into a ball, often associated with aggression or determination. It is frequently used in the context of physical confrontation or showing intense emotion like anger or frustration. Unlike the English word fist, it is rarely used to describe a punch itself, which is usually referred to as 一拳.
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Why did you suddenly raise your fist for no reason?
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the action of punching, which is 揼 or 打拳. Using 拳頭 to describe the act of hitting someone sounds unnatural to native speakers.
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Grammar guides
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