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Shaolin

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Name — A group of Chinese martial arts traditions linked to the Shaolin Monastery.

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Etymology

From Mandarin 少林 (Shàolín), the name of the monastery.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Shaolin” mean?

The word “Shaolin” means a group of Chinese martial arts traditions linked to the Shaolin Monastery. In plain terms, the martial arts style associated with the famous Shaolin Monastery in China.

How do you pronounce “Shaolin”?

“Shaolin” is pronounced SHOW-lihn (/ˈʃaʊlɪn/ in IPA).

How do you use “Shaolin” in a sentence?

Here is “Shaolin” used in a sentence: “He trained for years to master Shaolin kung fu.”

What part of speech is “Shaolin”?

“Shaolin” is a name.

Related words

Shao-lin

Nearby words

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