wǔ shù
arts martiaux
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我喜欢武术。
wǒ xǐhuān wǔshù.
I like martial arts.
他正在练习武术。
tā zhèngzài liànxí wǔshù.
He is practicing martial arts.
武术是一种很古老的运动。
wǔshù shì yī zhǒng hěn gǔlǎo de yùndòng.
Martial arts is a very old sport.
国术 (guóshù)
Chinese martial arts
功夫 (gōngfu)
Kung fu
文术 (wénshù)
literature and art
和平 (hépíng)
peace
The Chinese word 武术 (wǔshù) is composed of two characters: 武 (wǔ) and 术 (shù). 武 (wǔ) means "martial" or "military," and is often used to refer to the art of war or combat. 术 (shù) means "art" or "skill," and is used to refer to a systematic body of knowledge or practice. Together, 武术 (wǔshù) can be translated as "martial arts" or "the art of combat."The term 武术 (wǔshù) is relatively new, and only came into common usage in the 20th century. Prior to this, the term 国术 (guóshù) was more commonly used to refer to Chinese martial arts. 国术 (guóshù) means "national art," and was used to emphasize the importance of martial arts in Chinese culture and identity.The term 武术 (wǔshù) is now the most commonly used term to refer to Chinese martial arts, and is recognized internationally as the English translation for the term.
