To clap hands; to applaud. This is a formal or literary term, often written as [[抚掌|撫掌|fu3 zhang3]].

to clap one's hands; to applaud

To slap one's chest as a sign of extreme distress, indignation, or sorrow.

Gnashing one's teeth and beating one's breast; describes feeling extreme hatred or deep resentment.

To seize control of the throat and strike the back, describing the occupation of key strategic locations to control or defeat an enemy.

to comfort or soothe; to offer consolation to others

To slap one's chest in deep distress, sorrow, or indignation.

to hold a position of great strategic importance; literally to pat the back and choke the throat

To beat one's chest and gnash one's teeth in extreme anger or sorrow; to feel deep resentment

To slap one's own thigh, hip, or buttocks to express excitement, delight, or despair.

(bound form) small ancient drum made of leather and filled with rice husks, used in ritual music

to seize the throat and strike the back; metaphor for controlling an enemy by occupying vital locations