🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Wudang

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Wudang

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Wudang/ˈwuː.dɑːŋ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Die Wudang-Berge sind bekannt für ihre taoistischen Tempel."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    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. 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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