Definition
拳击 (quánjī) is the standard noun for the sport of boxing. 拳 (quán) alone means 'fist' or a general fist-fighting art, not the specific sport; it can also be a verb meaning 'to punch'. Use 拳击 when referring to the sport, and 拳 for the body part or a generic punch.
noun
boxing
Examples
- 。Tā shì zhíyè quán jī shǒu.He is a professional boxer.
- 拳击。Míngtiān yǒu yì chǎng jīngcǎi de quán jī bǐsài.There is an exciting boxing match tomorrow.
- 拳击。quán jī xùnliàn xūyào hěn qiáng de nàilì.Boxing training requires great endurance.
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