Definition
少林 refers to the Shaolin Temple, a famous Buddhist monastery in Henan province, China, renowned as the birthplace of Chan (Zen) Buddhism and Shaolin Kung Fu. It is often used as a shorthand for the temple, its martial arts tradition, and the broader cultural legacy.
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Shaolin Temple (a Buddhist temple and martial arts cultural landmark)
Examples
- 少林。Wǒ xiǎoshíhou kànguò yí bù guānyú Shào lín de diànyǐng.I watched a movie about Shaolin when I was young.
- 少林，。Shào lín bùjǐn shì fójiào shèngdì, yě shì wǔshù de fāyuándì.Shaolin is not only a Buddhist sacred site but also the birthplace of martial arts.
- 少林。Tā zhuānchéng qù Hénán cānguān Shào lín tǎlín.He made a special trip to Henan to visit the Shaolin Pagoda Forest.
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