wu shu

or wu·shu

[ woo-shoo ]

noun
  1. Chinese martial arts collectively.

Origin of wu shu

1
1970–75; <Chinese wǔshù, equivalent to military + shù art

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British Dictionary definitions for wushu

wushu

/ (ˈwuːʃuː) /


noun
  1. a general term for Chinese martial arts

Origin of wushu

1
from Chinese military + shú art

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