摩拳擦掌 in English mo2 quan2 ca1 zhang3 Meaning

Meanings

  • metaphorically to rub one's fists and wipe one's palms (idiomatic expression)
  • to roll up one's sleeves for battle
  • eager to get into action or start on a task

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Pinyin

mo2 quan2 ca1 zhang3

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

mo2to rub quan2fist ca1to wipe zhang3palm of the hand