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kung fu

[ kuhng foo, koong ]

noun

  1. an ancient Chinese method of self-defense by striking blows at vulnerable areas of an attacker's body using fluid movements of the hands and legs.


kung fu

/ ˈkʌŋ ˈfuË /

noun

  1. any of various Chinese martial arts, some focusing on unarmed combat, others involving the use of weapons
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Origin of kung fu1

From the Chinese word ²µÅ²Ô²µ´Ú ú literally, skill
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Origin of kung fu1

from Chinese: skill, accomplishment
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