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武功

wǔgōng
noun #22,580

Meanings

  1. 1 martial arts skill
  2. 2 kung fu ability
  3. 3 military achievement

Examples

HSK 6
他的武功令所有对手折服。
Tā de wǔgōng lìng suǒyǒu duìshǒu zhéfú.
His martial arts skill made all opponents submit.
HSK 7-9
他从小练武，武功高强。
Tā cóngxiǎo liànwǔ, wǔgōng gāoqiáng.
He trained in martial arts from childhood and has exceptional skill.
HSK 7-9
这位侠客武功深厚，天下无敌。
Zhè wèi xiákè wǔgōng shēnhòu, tiānxià wúdí.
This swordsman's martial arts skill is profound, unmatched in the world.

Tips

culture
武功 is the central concept in wuxia (武侠) literature and film - a hero's martial arts prowess determines their standing in the 江湖 (the martial world). The higher one's 武功, the more respect they command. Famous fictional styles include 降龙十八掌 and 九阳神功.

Stroke Order

武 wǔ
功 gōng