武术

wǔshù

military skill or technique (in former times); all kinds of martial art sports (some claiming spiritual development); self-defense

noun HSK 3.0 · Band 5 trad. 武術

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  • 武器wǔqìweaponB6
  • 核武器héwǔqìnuclear weaponB7
  • 武力wǔlìmilitary forceB7
  • 武侠wǔxiámartial arts chivalry (Chinese literary, tB7
  • 武装wǔzhuāngarmsB7

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他在学中国武术。

He is learning Chinese martial arts.

武术表演很精彩。

The martial arts performance was wonderful.