soeng1 zit3 gwan3雙節棍双节棍
Jyutpingsoeng1 zit3 gwan3
Yalesēung jit gwan
Definition
Nunchaku; a weapon consisting of two short sticks connected by a chain or rope.
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How it's used
Associated heavily with the legendary martial artist Bruce Lee, who popularized the weapon globally through his films. While it is a specific martial arts tool, the term is widely understood in pop culture contexts. It is rarely used outside of discussions regarding martial arts, self-defense, or action cinema.
Measure word
zi1支jīExamples
He is holding a pair of nunchucks and practicing martial arts.
Do you know how to use nunchucks?
Related words
Common phrases
to use/play with nunchucks
to swing nunchucks
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use the measure word 個 instead of 支. Since it is a long, stick-like object, 支 is the correct classifier.
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Grammar guides
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