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Shaolin
SHOW-lihn
Shaolin (name) means a group of Chinese martial arts traditions linked to the Shaolin Monastery. Example: “He trained for years to master Shaolin kung fu.”
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A group of Chinese martial arts traditions linked to the Shaolin Monastery.
"He trained for years to master Shaolin kung fu."
How to use Shaolin
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe martial arts style associated with the famous Shaolin Monastery in China.
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Etymology
From Mandarin 少林 (Shàolín), the name of the monastery.
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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.
