military merit; martial arts
Meanings
3 senses · 7 examplesnoun
military achievements; martial merit
formalUsed in formal or literary contexts to describe military accomplishments.
This general had outstanding military achievements and defended the frontier.
Throughout history, there haven't been many emperors who possessed both civil and military accomplishments.
noun
martial arts; kung fu; wushu
Refers to the skill and techniques of traditional Chinese martial arts.
He has practiced martial arts since childhood and has excellent kung fu skills.
The martial arts choreography in this movie is extremely exciting.
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The master said that the most important thing in practicing martial arts is persistence.
noun
same as 武工 (military engineering work or theatrical martial arts)
Refers either to military construction/engineering work or to martial arts performance in traditional opera. Usually written as 武工 in these specific contexts.
This unit undertook the local military engineering construction tasks.
This actor has solid theatrical martial arts skills and can do somersaults easily.