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kung fu

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kung-fu

Main Entry:: kung fu
Pronunciation:: \ˌkəŋ-ˈfü, ˌku̇ŋ-\
Function:: noun
Etymology:: Chinese (Beijing) gōngfu skill, art
Date:: 1966

: any of various Chinese martial arts and related disciplines that are practiced especially for self-defense, exercise, and spiritual growth

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