Usage note
武术是一种传统的中国运动，包括拳法、剑术等。
Wǔshù shì yī zhǒng chuántǒng de Zhōngguó yùndòng, bāokuò quánfǎ, jiànshù děng.
Martial arts is a traditional Chinese sport, including boxing, swordsmanship, etc.
Context note
小朋友可以在学校或武术馆学习武术，锻炼身体。
Xiǎo péngyǒu kěyǐ zài xuéxiào huò wǔshù guǎn xuéxí wǔshù, duànliàn shēntǐ.
Children can learn martial arts at school or a martial arts gym to exercise their bodies.
5 examples
他每天练习武术。
tā měi tiān liàn xí wǔ shù。
He practices martial arts every day.
武术可以让人更强壮。
wǔ shù kě yǐ ràng rén gèng qiáng zhuàng。
Martial arts can make people stronger.
我喜欢看武术表演。
wǒ xǐ huan kàn wǔ shù biǎo yǎn。
I like watching martial arts performances.
武术老师教我们新动作。
wǔ shù lǎo shī jiào wǒ men xīn dòng zuò。
The martial arts teacher teaches us new moves.
武术比赛很有趣。
wǔ shù bǐ sài hěn yǒu qù。
Martial arts competitions are very interesting.
5 mini stories
小明在学武术。他每天早起练习。
xiǎo míng zài xué wǔ shù。 tā měi tiān zǎo qǐ liàn xí。
Xiao Ming is learning martial arts. He gets up early every day to practice.
武术课上，大家都很认真。老师表扬了他们。
wǔ shù kè shàng， dà jiā dōu hěn rèn zhēn。 lǎo shī biǎo yáng le tā men。
In martial arts class, everyone was very serious. The teacher praised them.
小红用武术保护了朋友。大家都为她鼓掌。
xiǎo hóng yòng wǔ shù bǎo hù le péng yǒu。 dà jiā dōu wèi tā gǔ zhǎng。
Xiao Hong used martial arts to protect a friend. Everyone applauded for her.
武术表演很精彩。观众们都很开心。
wǔ shù biǎo yǎn hěn jīng cǎi。 guān zhòng men dōu hěn kāi xīn。
The martial arts performance was wonderful. The audience was very happy.
弟弟想学武术。妈妈给他报了班。
dì di xiǎng xué wǔ shù。 mā ma gěi tā bào le bān。
Little brother wants to learn martial arts. Mom signed him up for a class.
Mini dialogue
武术课
A
你学武术多久了？
Nǐ xué wǔshù duō jiǔ le?
How long have you been learning martial arts?
B
我学武术一年了，很喜欢。
Wǒ xué wǔshù yī nián le, hěn xǐhuān.
I've been learning martial arts for a year, and I like it a lot.
表演武术
A
你会表演武术吗？
Nǐ huì biǎoyǎn wǔshù ma?
Can you perform martial arts?
B
会，我练一套拳给你看。
Huì, wǒ liàn yī tào quán gěi nǐ kàn.
Yes, I'll practice a set of fist forms for you.
Related words and contrasts
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功夫
gōngfu
kung fu
a type of Chinese martial arts
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太极拳
tàijíquán
tai chi
a gentle martial art for health
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练习
liànxí
practice
what you do to learn martial arts