võ lâm
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [vɔ˦ˀ˥ ləm˧˧]Huế [vɔ˧˨ ləm˧˧]Saigon [vɔ˨˩˦ ləm˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 武林 (武 “martial arts” + 林 “forest”)
Meanings of võ lâm in English
Noun
- wuxia fiction all martial arts circles and sects in China
- minh chủ võ lâmthe ultimate martial arts leader
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 武林, composed of 武 (“martial arts”) and 林 (“forest”), Chinese 武林 (wǔlín).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce võ lâm?
IPA: Hanoi [vɔ˦ˀ˥ ləm˧˧]; Saigon [vɔ˨˩˦ ləm˧˧]. Tones: võ — creaky rising tone (ngã), lâm — level tone (ngang).
Is võ lâm a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. võ lâm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 武林.