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wushu

British  
/ ˈwuːʃuː /

noun

  1. a general term for Chinese martial arts

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of wushu

from Chinese military + shú art

Example Sentences

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The regional fare includes dragon boat racing, sepaktakraw - sometimes called “kick volleyball” - wushu, a Chinese martial art, and kabaddi, a popular contact sport on the Indian subcontinent.

From Washington Times • Sep. 23, 2023

The regional fare includes dragon boat racing, sepaktakraw — sometimes called “kick volleyball” — wushu, a Chinese martial art, and kabaddi, a popular contact sport on the Indian subcontinent.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 23, 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

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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