We’ve created free resources to teach you Chinese. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, known for their richness and versatility. Check out 「揎拳捰袖」 and its meaning below.
We’re presenting the idiom 「揎拳捰袖」 this time—its explanation and use are detailed below.
Stretch out your fists and roll up your sleeves. A rough, aggressive or violent attitude.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
xuān quán wǒ xiù
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
syun1 kyun4 wo2 jau6
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.

