Etymology

Wulin

Wu·lin
W4U1L1I1N1

Today it means: Synonym of Hangzhou. Full definition →

Mandarin 武林
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  1. Mandarin · borrowed from武林
  2. English todayWulin

From the Hanyu Pinyin romanization of Mandarin 武林 (Wǔlín), ancient name of Hangzhou, which is traditionally derived from the name given to the area of Wulin Mountains and Wulin Lakes.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.