Xuanwu
Xuanwu proper noun: synonym of Black Turtle.
Proper noun
Xuanwu
- Synonym of Black Turtle.
- Synonyms:
- Black Turtle
- A Taoist god.
Synonyms of Xuanwu
Forms of Xuanwu
| alternative form | Xuan Wu |
|---|---|
| alternative form | Hsüan-wu |
| alternative form | Hsüanwu |
| alternative form | Hsüan Wu |
| alternative form | Hsuanwu |
| alternative form | Hsuan Wu |
Origin of Xuanwu
From the pinyin romanization of Mandarin Chinese 玄武 (Xuánwǔ, literally “Dark Warrior”).
Questions about Xuanwu
- What does Xuanwu mean?
- Xuanwu means synonym of Black Turtle.
- What part of speech is Xuanwu?
- Xuanwu is a proper noun.
Words near Xuanwu in the dictionary
Source and license
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