LIN

Lin

'LIMLín is the Mandarin Chinese form of a Chinese surname for "Forest" or "Trees" that is also used in Korea and Vietnam. It is also common among overseas Chinese where it is sometimes pronounced "Lim", because many have origins in Fujian. In Hong Kong and Vietnam, the name often takes the form "Lam" or "Lâm", respectively.

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lin

Noun

  1. A pool or collection of water, particularly one above or below a waterfall.
  2. A waterfall, or cataract.
    a roaring lin
  3. A steep ravine.

Verb

  1. To desist (from something), stop.
  2. To cease; leave off.


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