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踢館

简踢馆 · 繁踢館

Mandarin · pinyin tī guǎn

to challenge an established martial arts school to a fight (to prove one's skills or gain reputation)
(fig.) to prove oneself by competing against those already established in a particular field

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踢: tī · kick
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馆: guǎn · public building

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1–3 · ti1 guan3

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

tek3 gun2

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verb

(martial arts) to openly challenge another master at their martial arts club and demand a fair fight
(figurative, in general) to openly challenge someone renowned; to challenge someone to a competition (as an outsider); to throw down the gauntlet

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