Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

shao-lin

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.71 in modern English

Syllables: shao-lin
IPA

10

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

Alternative form of Shaolin.

Example Sentences

"I have studied and practiced very diligently to have attained a Black Belt in Shao-lin Kung Fu Martial Arts."

Etymology

The Wade–Giles transcription of 少林 (Shàolín).

Word Breakdown

Root: -

Questions

What does shao-lin mean?: Alternative form of Shaolin.
Where does shao-lin come from?: The Wade–Giles transcription of 少林 (Shàolín).

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