kung fu

• Art martial chinois combinant des exercices physiques, des techniques de self-défense et des principes philosophiques, souvent pratiqué pour la santé, la discipline et les compétences de combat.

A Chinese martial art that combines physical exercise, self-defense techniques, and philosophical principles, often practiced for health, discipline, and combat skills.

1. A2formal

   A traditional Chinese martial art that combines physical exercise, self-defense, and mental discipline.

   kung-fu

   • He has been practicing kung fu since he was a child.
   • Kung fu requires both strength and flexibility.
   • She learned kung fu from a master in China.

2. B2informal

   Any skill or discipline that requires time, patience, and effort to master.

   kung fu (sens figuré)

   • Cooking is his kung fu; he can make anything taste amazing.
   • You need to develop your kung fu in coding to become a great programmer.
   • Her kung fu in negotiation is unmatched.