崙 (lún) - Lun — refers to a mountain range & used in the name of the Kunlun Mountains

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lún ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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崙 · lún

Lun — refers to a mountain range;

used in the name of the Kunlun Mountains;

also appears in transliterations.

Lun — refers to a mountain rangeused in the name of the Kunlun Mountainsalso appears in transliterations.

Usage highlights

Kunlun MountainsKunlun jadeKunlun mythologyKunlun PassKunlun systemKunlun culture

Synonyms

  • 山— mountain (general term)
  • 岭— mountain range

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Kunlun Mountains are a major mountain range in China (昆仑山).
  • This is a Kunlun jade carving (昆仑玉).
  • He studied the Kunlun mythology (昆仑神话).
  • The Kunlun Pass is a strategic location (昆仑关).

Collocations

  • Kunlun Mountains(昆仑山)
  • Kunlun jade(昆仑玉)
  • Kunlun mythology(昆仑神话)
  • Kunlun Pass(昆仑关)
  • Kunlun system(昆仑系)
  • Kunlun culture(昆仑文化)

Idioms

  • The majestic Kunlun Mountains(巍巍昆仑)
  • Kunlun's jade pillars(昆仑玉柱)
  • The Kunlun fairyland(昆仑仙境)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Kunlun is a sacred mountain in Chinese mythology, often seen as the dwelling place of deities and immortals.
  • In Taoist belief, Kunlun is considered a paradise and the axis mundi connecting heaven and earth.
  • The Kunlun Mountains are a real geographical feature, stretching across western China.

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