(yùn) - Yun — a Chinese surname & also meaning magnanimous, generous, or abundant.

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yùn | 12 strokes | radical:

· yùn

Yun — a Chinese surname;

also meaning magnanimous, generous, or abundant.

Yun — a Chinese surnamealso meaning magnanimous, generous, or abundant.

Usage highlights

Surname YunYun familyMagnanimous YunYunYun NantianGenerous and kind

Synonyms

  • thick, generous
  • broad, lenient
  • abundant, plentiful

Antonyms

  • stingy, miserly
  • thin, ungenerous

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has the surname Yun (姓惲).
  • A person with a magnanimous heart (惲厚之心).
  • The Yun family (惲家) has a long history.
  • His style is generous and unrestrained (惲放).

Collocations

  • Surname Yun(惲姓)
  • Yun family(惲家)
  • Magnanimous Yun(惲厚)
  • Yun-style painting(惲派画)
  • Yun Nantian(惲南田, a famous Qing dynasty painter)
  • Generous and kind(惲仁)

Idioms

  • Yun-style flower-and-bird painting(惲派花鸟画)
  • The magnanimity of Yun(惲度)
  • Yun's scholarly legacy(惲学)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily known as a surname with historical roots, notably associated with the painter Yun Nantian from the Qing dynasty.
  • The character conveys connotations of generosity and abundance, often used in classical contexts.
  • It is less common in modern given names but retains cultural significance through historical figures.

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