碰个拳
pèng gè quán
The English phrase "dab me up" can be translated into Chinese as 碰个拳 (pèng gè quán).
A request to greet someone by bumping fists.
What does it mean word for word?
The word 拳 refers to a "fist".
How do you pronounce it?
pèng gè quán
Did you know?
- Chinese has various words for 'hand', but 拳 specifically refers to the hand when it is closed, meaning you cannot use it to describe a high-five.
- The word 拳 is also the root of 拳击, the word for 'boxing', and 太极拳, the term for 'Tai Chi'.
- While 碰个拳 is a modern casual greeting, traditional Chinese etiquette avoids direct physical contact during formal greetings, preferring a bow or a nod.
Examples in context
- 兄弟，来碰个拳。Xiōngdì, lái pèng ge quán.Bro, dab me up.
- 我们碰个拳吧。Wǒmen pèng ge quán ba.Let's dab each other up.
Example conversation
Two friends meet in a basketball court.
- 梓涵 Zihan浩然，快过来碰个拳！Hàorán, kuài guòlái pèng ge quán!Haoran, come here and dab me up!
- 浩然 Haoran好嘞，来了！Hǎo lei, lái le!Alright, coming!
- 梓涵 Zihan这球打得真帅。Zhè qiú dǎ de zhēn shuài.That shot was really cool.
- 浩然 Haoran谢了，梓涵。Xiè le, Zǐhán.Thanks, Zihan.
