chưởng

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See also: chuông, chương, and chướng

Vietnamese[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Sino-Vietnamese word from (palm).

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

chưởng

  1. (martial arts, chiefly fiction) a move performed by pushing the front of the hand, with all fingers straightened, forward
    phim chưởng
    a wuxia show, especially one where this move is used a lot
    Giáng Long Thập Bát Chưởng
    Eighteen Descending Dragon Palms