Shaolin
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About the Shaolin Temple or its martial arts style
- adjective
- /ˈʃaʊlɪn/
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shaolín
- The Shaolin training methods emphasize discipline and focus, making them unique in martial arts.
Examples
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She practiced Shaolin techniques daily to improve her agility and strength.
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Even though I've been training with Master END for a month, I did not win this challenge, but I'm not too upset because Shaolin Kung Fu is all about progressing yourself.
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My daily life is filled with stuff that Shaolin is normally known for.
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My daily life is filled with stuff that Shaolin is normally known for.
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Many people admire the Shaolin philosophy of balance and perseverance in martial arts.
Surface Forms
Shaolin positive
Etymology
Shaolin comes from the name of a Chinese temple written 少林, where 少 means 'young' or 'small' and 林 means 'forest'. Because the temple's monks became famous for their strong, disciplined kung fu, Shaolin now describes that style or anything related to the temple.