When it comes to Chinese martial arts or “kung fu” as it is commonly referred to in the West many people may wonder how to properly pronounce and read the Chinese characters associated with it One such phrase is “练武功” (liàn wǔ gōng) which can be translated as “practicing martial arts” in English

The first character “练” (liàn) means “to practice” or “to train” The second character “武” (wǔ) refers to “martial” or “military” The final character “功” (gōng) can mean “skill” or “achievement” Together the phrase conveys the idea of dedicating oneself to training in martial arts in order to develop skill and achieve greatness

In terms of pronunciation it is important to note that Chinese is a tonal language Both “练” (liàn) and “功” (gōng) have a third tone which is a downward and then upward inflection This means that the pitch of your voice should drop and then rise again when pronouncing these characters The second character “武” (wǔ) has a second tone which is a rising inflection When combined the phrase should be read with a pattern of descending ascending and then descending again pitch

Overall “练武功” is a fundamental phrase in the world of Chinese martial arts By understanding how to properly pronounce and read the Chinese characters one can gain a deeper appreciation for the rich history and culture that martial arts embody both in China and around the globe

本文来自网络，不代表德修武术立场，转载请注明出处：https://www.dxwsjy.com/wswd/510739932.html