拳击
quánjī
The English phrase "boxing" is translated into Chinese as 拳击 (quánjī).
拳击 is a noun used to refer to the sport of boxing. If you want to express the action of practicing or performing the sport, you should use the verb 打 (to hit/play) before the noun, resulting in the phrase 打拳击.
Meaning: the sport of boxing (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term 拳击 is composed of 拳, meaning 'fist' and 击, meaning 'to strike'.
How does it change in a sentence?
You can turn the name of the sport into a person (a boxer) by adding the suffix 手 (meaning 'hand' or 'expert') to the end, creating the word 拳击手.
How do you pronounce it?
quánjī
Did you know?
- The word 击 in 拳击 can also be used in the phrase 击掌, which means 'to high-five'. It literally translates to 'striking palms'.
- A person who practices traditional Chinese boxing is often called a 拳师, meaning 'fist teacher', whereas a professional sport boxer is a 拳击手. The difference highlights a cultural distinction between a master of an art and an athlete.
- The character 击 (jī) in 拳击 can also be used in the term 打击 (dǎjī), which in a modern context often means 'to strike' or 'to criticize' someone's reputation.
Examples in context
- 汤姆想学拳击，但他妈妈觉得这太危险了。Tom wants to learn boxing, but his mother thinks it's too dangerous.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use 拳击 when discussing someone's desire to learn the sport.Tatoeba #7772622 by jiangche, translation #1394960 by Spamster
- 拳击是一项需要力量和技巧的竞技运动。Boxing is a competitive sport that requires strength and technique.
- 这位拳击手在比赛中展现了出色的技艺。This boxer showcased excellent skills in the match.
- 你喜欢看拳击比赛吗？Do you enjoy watching boxing matches?
- 他在看拳击比赛。Tā zài kàn quánjī bǐsài.He is watching a boxing match.
- 拳击是一项很累的运动。Quánjī shì yī xiàng hěn lèi de yùndòng.Boxing is a very tiring sport.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their weekend hobbies at a cafe.
- 佳怡 Jiayi你周末喜欢做什么？Nǐ zhōumò xǐhuān zuò shénme?What do you like to do on weekends?
- 俊杰 Junjie我喜欢练习拳击。Wǒ xǐhuān liànxí quánjī.I like to practice boxing.
- 佳怡 Jiayi那很酷，可是很辛苦吧？Nà hěn kù, kěshì hěn xīnkǔ ba?That is cool, but it must be hard, right?
- 俊杰 Junjie是的，但是很有趣。Shì de, dànshì hěn yǒuqù.Yes, but it is very interesting.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
