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 ˈfuː /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of kung fu¹

From the Chinese word gōngf ú literally, skill

Word History and Origins

Origin of kung fu¹

from Chinese: skill, accomplishment

Related Words

• judo 
• karate 
• wrestling