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wushu noun The name of the martial art "wushu" derives from the Beijing dialect of Chinese, where it was formed by combining the words for "martial" or "military" ("wǔ") and "art" ("shù"). This form of hand-to-hand combat (known more familiarly as "kung fu") was highly developed in China by the 3rd century B.C.E, and it is credited with influencing other martial arts that arose within Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia. Modern wushu, however, has separated itself from traditional kung fu to emphasize aesthetics and performance. One of the more well-known divisions of wushu is tai chi, the ancient discipline of meditative movements practiced as a system of exercises. : Chinese martial arts

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January 8, 2010 WOO-SHOO Before becoming a martial arts film star, Jet Li was well-known as a champion in the Chinese sport of wushu.

Word	wushu
Date	January 8, 2010
Type	noun
Syllables	WOO-SHOO
Etymology	The name of the martial art "wushu" derives from the Beijing dialect of Chinese, where it was formed by combining the words for "martial" or "military" ("wǔ") and "art" ("shù"). This form of hand-to-hand combat (known more familiarly as "kung fu") was highly developed in China by the 3rd century B.C.E, and it is credited with influencing other martial arts that arose within Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia. Modern wushu, however, has separated itself from traditional kung fu to emphasize aesthetics and performance. One of the more well-known divisions of wushu is tai chi, the ancient discipline of meditative movements practiced as a system of exercises.
Examples	Before becoming a martial arts film star, Jet Li was well-known as a champion in the Chinese sport of wushu.
Definition	: Chinese martial arts

Martial Arts Wushu Well Known Chinese January Noun Woo Shoo