- a variation of wu shu.
wushu
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of wushu
from Chinese wǔ military + shú art
Example Sentences
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Brunei has never won a gold medal at the Asian Games, but Basma Lachkar took silver in wushu this year for the country’s best-ever result.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 26, 2023
According to Indian media, the three wushu athletes - Nyeman Wangsu, Onilu Tega and Mepung Lamgu - were left behind after their documents could not be downloaded.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2023
Some of the regional sports specialties include kabaddi, sepaktakraw, wushu, and kurash.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 21, 2023
The style of the fanny pack fight sequence is called wushu rope dart.
From New York Times ● Apr. 5, 2022
Today, the country is home to a handful of Asian fighting styles including wushu, karate, tai chi, and kickboxing.
From Slate ● Jan. 30, 2015
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