Where does “kọnfu” come from?

kọnfu (Yoruba) comes from English kung fu, from Chinese 功夫 — time; efforts; accomplishments, achievement.

kọnfu (Yoruba): kung fu Chinese martial arts

Definitions

  1. kung fu Chinese martial arts

Ancestry of “kọnfu”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Englishkung fuA Chinese martial art
2Chinese功夫time; efforts; accomplishments, achievement
Every word from Chinese 功夫 →Every word from English kung fu →
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