A kwoon (simplified Chinese: 馆; traditional Chinese: 館; pinyin: guǎn; Jyutping: gun2) is a training hall for Chinese martial arts. According to A Chinese-English Dictionary (Revised Edition) 1978, from Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press (PRC), the word guǎn can also mean 1) Accommodation for guests;2) Embassy, legation or consulate;3) (Of service trades) shop;4) A place for cultural activities;5) (Archaic) An old-style private school In Cantonese, the term kwoon is used when referring to: