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kung fu
[ kuhng foo, koong ]
noun
- 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 ˈfuː /
noun
- any of various Chinese martial arts, some focusing on unarmed combat, others involving the use of weapons
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of kung fu1
From the Chinese word ōԲ ú literally, skill
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of kung fu1
from Chinese: skill, accomplishment
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