Definition

1. Noun:
   • Martial arts; the art of fighting: Refers to the skills, techniques, and practices of combat, often associated with traditional systems like kung fu or wushu. It emphasizes the artistic and skillful aspect of fighting, not just brute force.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Anh ấy đã luyện tập võ nghệ từ nhỏ. (He has practiced martial arts since he was a child.)
  • Võ nghệ cao cường giúp anh ta tự vệ hiệu quả. (Superior martial arts skills help him defend himself effectively.)
  • Trường phái này nổi tiếng với võ nghệ tinh tế. (This school is famous for its refined art of fighting.)

Advanced Usage

• "Mười tám ban võ nghệ": A classical Vietnamese phrase meaning "the eighteen martial arts disciplines," referring to a comprehensive mastery of various fighting skills and weapons.
  • Truyền thuyết kể về các anh hùng thông thạo mười tám ban võ nghệ. (Legends tell of heroes proficient in the eighteen martial arts disciplines.)

Variants and Related Words

• Vũ nghệ (n): An older or literary variant with the same meaning as "võ nghệ" (martial arts). Note: In modern Vietnamese, "võ" is the standard term for martial arts.
• Võ thuật (n): A common synonym for martial arts. While "võ nghệ" emphasizes the art and skill, "võ thuật" is a more general term for martial techniques.
• Võ công (n): Martial arts prowess or kung fu skills, often used in wuxia contexts to describe a fighter's internal power and ability.

Synonyms

• Martial arts: The most direct translation, encompassing various fighting systems.
• Kung fu: Specifically refers to Chinese martial arts, often used interchangeably in some contexts.
• Fighting skills: A more general term for combat abilities.

Related Idioms

• "Luyện võ luyện nghệ": To diligently train in martial arts. This idiom highlights the disciplined practice required to master the art.
  • Muốn giỏi thì phải chịu khó luyện võ luyện nghệ. (To become skilled, one must endure the hardship of diligent martial arts training.)

noun

1. art of fighting, kung fu