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noun
an ancient Chinese method of self-defense by striking blows at vulnerable areas of an attacker's body using fluid movements of the hands and legs.
Origin:
< Chinese gōngfú literally, skill
< Chinese gōngfú literally, skill
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kung fu (ˈkʌŋ ˈfuː) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| any of various Chinese martial arts, some focusing on unarmed combat, others involving the use of weapons | |
| [from Chinese: skill, accomplishment] | |
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Word Origin & History
kung fu
1966, from dial. Chinese kung fu, literally "merit master."
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