ChiDragon Posted September 2 (edited) Why is almost every method ended up with 功 at the end. Anyone would like comment on that? Edited October 30 by ChiDragon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cobie Posted September 2 工 gong1 - work + 力 li4 - physical strength = 功 gong1 - achievement 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChiDragon Posted September 2 44 minutes ago, Cobie said: 工 gong1 - work + 力 li4 - physical strength = 功 gong1 - achievement That is correct. To be more precise, in martial arts, it is something that was to be acquired, biologically or physically, from a method that requires diligent practice. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChiDragon Posted October 30 So, we have many 功(gongs). such as 1. Qigong(氣功), beathing method 2. Neigong (內功), internal method 3. Weigong (外功), external method 4. Songgong (松功) relaxing method Share this post Link to post Share on other sites