熊掌 Traditional form: 熊掌 Pinyin (reading): xióngzhǎng Definitions: bear paw (as food) Characters: 熊 - a bear; brilliant; surname 掌 - in charge; the palm of the hand, the sole of the foot Traditional characters: 熊 - a bear; brilliant; surname 掌 - in charge; the palm of the hand, the sole of the foot