Xuanwu

See also: Xuánwǔ and Xuan Wu

English

Alternative forms

• Xuan Wu
• Hsüan-wu, Hsüanwu, Hsüan Wu
• Hsuanwu, Hsuan Wu

Etymology

From the pinyin romanization of Mandarin Chinese 玄武 (Xuánwǔ, literally “Dark Warrior”).

Proper noun

Xuanwu

1. (astronomy, Chinese culture) Synonym of Black Turtle
2. A Taoist god.