锟 (kūn) - A legendary ancient sword or precious metal & used in names to convey strength, sharpness, and

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kūn ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

锟 · kūn

A legendary ancient sword or precious metal;

used in names to convey strength, sharpness, and value.

A legendary ancient sword or precious metalused in names to convey strength, sharpness, and

Usage highlights

Kunwu swordKun ironKunwu bladeKun steel

Synonyms

  • 剑— sword
  • 刀— blade, knife
  • 锋— sharp edge, vanguard

Antonyms

  • 钝— blunt, dull
  • 柔— soft, gentle

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The legendary sword Kunwu (昆吾) was said to be made of kun iron (锟铻).
  • He possesses a sharp and precious kunwu sword (锟铻之剑).
  • This metal is as hard as kun iron (锟铁).

Collocations

  • Kunwu sword(锟铻)
  • Kun iron(锟铁)
  • Kunwu blade(锟铻刀)
  • Kun steel(锟钢)

Idioms

  • The legendary Kunwu sword(锟铻之剑)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with the legendary Kunwu sword from Chinese mythology, said to be able to cut jade.
  • The character 锟 is often used in names to imply sharpness, strength, and precious quality.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese outside of names and literary references to ancient weapons.

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