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10 Language-to-English DictionariesWudang
/ˈwuː.dɑːŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A mountain range in Hubei province, China, known for its Taoist temples and as a center for martial arts.
"The Wudang Mountains are famous for their stunning scenery and rich cultural heritage." - 2
A style of martial arts that originated from the Wudang Mountains, emphasizing internal strength and Taoist philosophy.
"He practices Wudang martial arts, focusing on balance and inner peace."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Wudang' originates from the Wudang Mountains in China, which are historically significant in Taoist culture and martial arts. The name is derived from the Chinese characters 武当, where '武' (wǔ) means 'military' or 'martial' and '当' (dāng) means 'to face' or 'to be appropriate'. The term has evolved to represent not only the geographical location but also the martial arts and spiritual practices associated with it.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Wudang" is said worldwide
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Wudang
Transliteration: Wudang
"Les montagnes Wudang sont célèbres pour leur beauté naturelle."
Wudang
Transliteration: Wudang
"Die Wudang-Berge sind bekannt für ihre taoistischen Tempel."
Wudang
Transliteration: Wudang
"Le montagne Wudang sono un importante centro di arti marziali."
Wudang
Transliteration: Wudang
"Las montañas Wudang son famosas por su cultura taoísta."
Wudang
Transliteration: Wudang
"As montanhas Wudang são conhecidas por suas práticas espirituais."
वुडांग
Transliteration: Wudang
"वुडांग पर्वत ताओवाद के लिए प्रसिद्ध हैं।"
武当山
Transliteration: Wǔdāng Shān
"武当山是中国著名的道教圣地。"
무당산
Transliteration: Mudangsan
"무당산은 태극권의 발상지로 알려져 있습니다."
武当山
Transliteration: Budōsan
"武当山は道教の聖地として知られています。"
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