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    Referring to martial arts skills with 武功 (wǔgōng)

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    Explanation

    武功 (wǔgōng) means "martial arts skills" or "kung fu abilities." It refers to the combat techniques and physical prowess someone has acquired through training in martial arts.

    Examples

    • 他从小练武,武功非常了得。

      tā cóngxiǎo liàn wǔ, wǔgōng fēicháng liǎodé.

      He practiced martial arts from a young age, and his kung fu is remarkable.

    • 这部电影里的主角武功高强,打败了所有对手。

      zhè bù diànyǐng lǐ de zhǔjué wǔgōng gāoqiáng, dǎbài le suǒyǒu duìshǒu.

      The main character in this movie has superb martial arts skills and defeated all opponents.

    • 师父说练好武功需要十年的苦功。

      shīfu shuō liàn hǎo wǔgōng xūyào shí nián de kǔgōng.

      The master said that mastering martial arts requires ten years of hard work.

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