Where does “-fu” come from?
-fu (English) comes from English kung fu, from Chinese 功夫 — time; efforts; accomplishments, achievement.
-fu (English): Used to form nouns indicating expertise or...
Definitions
- Used to form nouns indicating expertise or...
Ancestry of “-fu”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | kung fu | A Chinese martial art |
| 2 | Chinese | 功夫 | time; efforts; accomplishments, achievement |