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.