Is "Kung Fu" a martial art?

Question

I've always believed that "Kung Fu" meant accomplishment or achievement in something (even at things unrelated to martial arts). However, there are countless people here who say it as though it were a martial art, like Judo or Aikido.

For example, when the occasional person asks which martial art they should choose, I see many people respond with "try Tae kwon do or Kung Fu", or similar statements.

Have I made a mistake? Is Kung Fu also a martial art? Any answers to clear up my confusion will be most helpful! :)

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