Wushu definition

wo͝osho͝o
The Chinese martial arts.
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Any Chinese martial arts.
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A modern exhibition and full-contact sport based on traditional Chinese martial arts, created in the People's Republic of China. Also known as modern wushu or contemporary wushu.
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Origin of wushu

  • Mandarin wǔ shù wǔ martial (from Middle Chinese ʋuə̆´) shù skill, art (from Middle Chinese ʂfiyt)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From the Mandarin 武術 (wǔshù).

    From Wiktionary