Chinese word

武术

Pronunciation

Pinyinwǔ shù

Meaning

  • nounmartial arts

Example

他从小学习武术。tā cóng xiǎo xué xí wǔ shù

He has studied martial arts since he was little.

Illustration for 武术 (martial arts)

More examples

周末他在公园里练习武术。zhōu mò tā zài gōng yuán lǐ liàn xí wǔ shù

On weekends, he practices martial arts in the park.

Core concept

A disciplined system that turns body movement or weapon handling into trained fighting skill.

Common phrases

  • 学习武术xué xí wǔ shù

    learn martial arts

  • 练习武术liàn xí wǔ shù

    practice martial arts

  • 中国武术zhōng guó wǔ shù

    Chinese martial arts

Similar words

运动yùn dòng: Physical activity done for health, fitness, or competition.

Definition in Chinese

作为总称，指各类以武器或身体动作为手段的技法与体系，包含传统拳术、器械套路与现代格斗训练。zuò wéi zǒng chēng zhǐ gè lèi yǐ wǔ qì huò shēn tǐ dòng zuò wéi shǒu duàn de jì fǎ yǔ tǐ xì bāo hán chuán tǒng quán shù qì xiè tào lù yǔ xiàn dài gé dòu xùn liàn

Word origin

武 (wǔ, "martial") + 术 (shù, "technique") forms a general term for fighting skills and the systems that organize them.

Usage tips

  • The two syllables have contrasting tones: wǔ dips, while shù falls sharply, making the tone pattern useful for clear speech.

Related words

  • 武术家wǔ shù jiāmartial artistnoun
  • 武术馆wǔ shù guǎnmartial arts schoolnoun
  • 武术表演wǔ shù biáo yǎnmartial arts performancenoun

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