- 少林寺 shàolínsì Shaolin TempleA Buddhist monastery in Henan Province, famous as the birthplace of Zen Buddhism and for its association with Chinese martial arts; notably home to monks skilled in kung fu.
- 少林拳 shàolínquán Shaolin boxingA famous school of Chinese martial arts originating from the Shaolin Monastery on Mount Song in Henan Province
- 少林派 shàolínpài Shaolin schoolThe Shaolin school of martial arts; specifically the style of boxing or kung fu associated with the Shaolin Temple.