Abstract: From the perspective of anthropology, this paper examines and analyzes the concept of Wushu in different periods, and on this basis puts forward an anthropological interpretation of the concept of Wushu. The research shows that: Wushu should not be understood merely as a concept in the field of sports technology or culture, it should be regarded as an activity of human body, and a universal behavior of human being; Wushu should not be understood as a "sports game", or an "aesthetic technique" on body, but as a way of thinking or pattern of behavior specific to people in certain regions; the analysis and discussion of Wushu properties from the 3 dimensions of "body technique", "body art" and "body culture" in the field of anthropology will contribute to the understanding of the concept of Wushu.

Key words: Anthropology, Wushu, concept, body technique, body art, body culture