“功夫(Kungfu ) ”是对中国武术(martial art)的通俗叫法。中国功夫不是单纯的拳脚格斗，而是中华民族传统文化的体现，是独一无二的“武文化”。中国功夫因其悠久的历史、丰富的内涵（connotation)以及浓厚的神秘色彩而越来越为中外所瞩目。中国功夫在世界上的影响日渐广泛，不仅出现了大量中国功夫题材的中外影视作品，更有越来越多的外国人开始喜爱并学习中国功夫。
Kungfu
Kungfu is a common name for Chinese martial art. While Kungfu does not simply refer to fighting using hands and feet, it is the embodiment of the Chinese traditional culture and the unique “martial art culture”. Kungfu is drawing more and more attention at home and abroad for its long history, rich connotation and deep mysterious color. KungfU’s influence in the world is increasingly widespread. There are a large number of Chinese and foreign films on the theme of Kungfu, and more and more foreigners begin to love and learn Kungfu.
中国杂技
中国杂技(acrobatics)是一门结合了身体力量和技巧的表演艺术。它是最受中国人欢迎的艺术形式之一。杂技在中国已经存在了两千多年。早在战国时期（the Warring States Period )
就已经出现了杂技的雏形(embryonic form )。到了汉代，杂技或“百戏”进一步丰富了其内容和种类。古往今来，杂技表演融人了许多不同的表演艺术，例如传统戏剧、舞蹈和武术（martial art)的优点’作为回报，它也为后者提供了灵感。The Chinese Acrobatics
The Chinese acrobatics is a performing art which combines physical strength and skills.It is one of the most popular art forms welcomed by the Chinese people. The acrobatic art has existed in China for more than two thousand years. As early as the Warring States Period, there appeared embryonic form of acrobatics. By the time of the Han Dynasty, the acrobatic art or “Baixi” was further enriched both in contents and varieties. Acrobatic performances through the ages have incorporate d strong points of many different performing arts such as traditional operas, dance and martial art, and provided the latter with inspiration in return.
太极拳(Tai Chi)是一系列缓慢的动作，旨在修炼身心。它就像是一种舞蹈, 却不需要你随音乐起舞，而是需要你向内看，聆听内心的节奏。它创自数千年前，原本是一种武术（martial art)种自卫的技艺。然而，它的武术方面如今不太流行了。目前全世界成千上万人练习它，主要是由于它对于人类健康的
神奇作用。它将身体动作与平静、冥想的(meditative )心理状态结合起来，所以也被称作“冥想运动(meditation in
motion ) ”。
Tai Chi
Tai Chi is a series of slow movements which are aimed at training us physically and mentally.It is just like a dance that requires you to look inside and dance to the internal rhythms instead of music. It was created thousands of years ago as a martial art and specifically as a defensive art.However, nowadays its martial aspect is not that popular. It is practiced by thousands of people around the world mostly because of its miraculous effects on human’s health. It is often called “meditation in motion”because it combines the body’s movements with the calm and meditative state of mind.
