鯀 (gǔn) - Gun — name of a mythological figure in & also refers to a type of large fish.

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gǔn ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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鯀 · gǔn

Gun — name of a mythological figure in Chinese legend, father of Yu the Great;

also refers to a type of large fish.

Gun — name of a mythological figure inalso refers to a type of large fish.

Usage highlights

Gun controlling floodsGun and YuGun's storyMyth of GunGun's punishment

Synonyms

  • 崇伯鯀— Earl of Chong Gun (his official title)

Antonyms

  • 禹— Yu the Great (his son who succeeded where he failed)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Gun was tasked with controlling the floods (鯀被派去治水).
  • He was the father of Yu the Great (大禹之父).
  • The ancient texts mention Gun's efforts (古籍中提及鯀的努力).

Collocations

  • Gun controlling floods(鯀治水)
  • Gun and Yu(鯀禹)
  • Gun's story(鯀的故事)
  • Myth of Gun(鯀的神話)
  • Gun's punishment(鯀的懲罰)

Idioms

  • Gun controlling the floods by blocking(鯀堙洪水)
  • Gun's failure in flood control(鯀治水失敗)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Gun is a key figure in Chinese mythology, known for his failed attempt to control the Great Flood by building dams.
  • He was punished by the heavenly emperor Shun and killed, but his son Yu succeeded where he failed.
  • His story represents early Chinese hydraulic engineering efforts and the transition from failed methods to successful ones.

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