sai1 joeng4 kyun4西洋拳
Jyutpingsai1 joeng4 kyun4
Yalesāi yèuhng kyùhn
Definition
Western boxing.
colloquialsports
How it's used
Refers specifically to the sport of boxing as practiced in the West, distinguishing it from traditional Chinese martial arts. While simply calling it 拳擊 is common in formal or written contexts, using the full term helps clarify that the style is not Kung Fu or other local combat sports. It is frequently associated with fitness training and self-defense classes in local gyms.
Examples
He started learning Western boxing when he was very young.
Do you think learning Western boxing is difficult?
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