Glossary of Terms in Korean Wuxia/Muhyeop Novels
Glossary of Terms in Korean Wuxia/Muyeop Novels A glossary of terms which commonly appear in Wuxia/Muyeop novels. Currently a work in progress. Based of Glossary of Terms in Wuxia, Xianxia & Xuanhuan Novels Table of Contents: Novel Categories Terms World of Martial Arts Martial Arts Realms Alchemy Items & Weapons Miscellaneous Units of Measurement Novel Categories Wuxia (武俠 무협) – literally means “Martial Heroes” is a genre of Chinese fiction concerning the adventures of martial artists in ancient China. Fictional stories about regular humans who can achieve supernatural fighting ability through Chinese martial arts training and internal energy cultivation. Themes of chivalry, tragedy, revenge & romance are common. Note Wuxia and Muhyeop are the same word 武侠 just pronounced differently in Mandarin and Korean, also pronouced Mouhap in Cantonese. For more details see What is Wuxia Dao (道 dào) – the origin and source of all things. It can be translated in many different wa