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10 Language-to-English DictionariesShaolin
/ˌʃaʊˈlɪn/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A famous Buddhist monastery in Henan, China, historically associated with the development of Chinese martial arts and Chan (Zen) Buddhism.
"Pilgrims and martial arts practitioners from all over the world travel to visit the historic Shaolin Temple." - 2
A style of Chinese martial arts (kung fu) originating from or attributed to the monks of the Shaolin Temple.
"He spent over a decade mastering traditional Shaolin kung fu and Qigong."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Chinese Shàolín (少林), literally meaning 'young forest'. The term originates from the name of the famous Buddhist temple situated on Mount Song in Henan province, China, established in the 5th century AD, which became renowned worldwide for its association with Chan Buddhism and martial arts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Shaolin" is said worldwide
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Shaolin
Transliteration: shaolin
"Il étudie les arts martiaux au temple de Shaolin."
Shaolin
Transliteration: shaolin
"Die Shaolin-Mönche sind bekannt für ihre Kampfkunst."
Shaolin
Transliteration: shaolin
"Il tempio di Shaolin è la culla del kung fu."
Shaolin
Transliteration: shaolin
"Los monjes Shaolin practican una disciplina mental y física muy rigurosa."
Shaolin
Transliteration: shaolin
"O templo Shaolin é famoso mundialmente por suas artes marciais."
शाओलिन
Transliteration: shaolin
"शाओलिन भिक्षु अपनी मार्शल आर्ट्स के लिए दुनिया भर में प्रसिद्ध हैं।"
少林
Transliteration: shàolín
"少林寺是中国功夫的发源地。"
소림
Transliteration: sorim
"소림사는 무술로 유명한 사찰입니다."
少林
Transliteration: shōrin
"少林寺拳法は中国の武術を源流としています。"
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