Wushu in the world. Wushu athletes/practitioners. Wushu influence. Kung fu/Kungfu or Gung fu/Gongfu (/ˌkʌŋˈfuː/ or /ˌkʊŋˈfuː/; 功夫, Pinyin: gōngfu) is a Chinese term referring to any study, learning, or practice that requires patience, energy, and time to complete.