China has a profound and rich martial arts culture which is practiced and revered by many people around the world But have you ever wondered how to say “Chinese martial arts” in English?

The most common translation is “kung fu” which originated from the Cantonese pronunciation of “功夫” (gong fu) meaning “skill” or “achievement” However “kung fu” is often associated with the acrobatic and flashy movements seen in martial arts movies

A more accurate translation would be “wushu” which refers to the traditional and competitive form of Chinese martial arts Wushu was introduced as an exhibition sport in the 2008 Beijing Olympics and is now recognized by the International Olympic Committee The term “wushu” was officially adopted in the 1950s as a way to standardize the many different styles of Chinese martial arts

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