4 characters Idiom and proverb 20 06

We’re sharing free Chinese learning content with you. Idioms and proverbs, full of meaning, are explored in this series. Today, we present 「揎拳捋袖」.

Let’s dive into the idiom 「揎拳捋袖」. Its definition and application are outlined below.

揎: roll up sleeves; 捋: pull up. Hold out your fists and pull up your sleeves. Describes the look of being angry and ready to use force.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

xuān quán lǚ xiù

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

syun1 kyun4 lyut3 jau6

With so many Chinese idioms, each holding diverse meanings and uses, there is much to explore. These materials are designed to support your Chinese language studies.