武功 (wǔ gōng) — martial arts skill, martial prowess
Definition
A literary/classical-style word for 'martial arts skill' — emphasizes the ability or prowess of a fighter, not a specific style. 比 武术 more literary; 比 功夫 narrower in scope.
noun
martial arts skillmartial prowess
Examples
- 武功，。Tā de wǔ gōng hěn gāo, hěn shǎo yǒu rén néng yíng tā.His martial arts skill is very high, very few people can beat him.
- 武功。Zhè bù xiǎo shuō xiáng xì miáo xiě le gè zhǒng wǔ gōng zhāo shì.This novel describes in detail various martial arts techniques.
- 武功。Liàn xí wǔ gōng xū yào cháng qī de jiān chí hé nài xīn.Practicing martial arts requires long-term persistence and patience.
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