鲲 (kūn) - Kun — a legendary giant fish or sea & symbolizes vastness, transformation, and grand ambition.

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鲲 · kūn

Kun — a legendary giant fish or sea monster in Chinese mythology, said to transform into a giant bird called Peng;

symbolizes vastness, transformation, and grand ambition.

Kun — a legendary giant fish or seasymbolizes vastness, transformation, and grand ambition.

Usage highlights

Kun PengKun fishTransformation of KunKun's ambitionGiant KunKun in the Northern Sea

Synonyms

  • 鹏— Peng — the giant bird into which Kun transforms
  • 巨鱼— giant fish

Antonyms

  • 小鱼— small fish
  • 麻雀— sparrow (contrasting with the majestic Peng bird)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Kun fish transforms into the Peng bird (鲲化为鹏).
  • He has ambitions as vast as the Kun (鲲鹏之志).
  • The Kun is described in the Zhuangzi (庄子中的鲲).
  • Ancient texts speak of the enormous Kun fish (古籍中的鲲鱼).

Collocations

  • Kun Peng(鲲鹏)
  • Kun fish(鲲鱼)
  • Transformation of Kun(鲲化)
  • Kun's ambition(鲲志)
  • Giant Kun(巨鲲)
  • Kun in the Northern Sea(北冥之鲲)

Idioms

  • The Kun transforms into the Peng(鲲化为鹏)
  • The Kun-Peng's ambition(鲲鹏之志)
  • The Kun swims in the Northern Sea(北冥有鲲)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originates from the Daoist classic 'Zhuangzi', representing transformation and freedom from constraints.
  • Symbolizes immense potential and the ability to achieve great things through metamorphosis.
  • Often used in literary and artistic contexts to convey grand scale and lofty aspirations.

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