鵾 (kūn) - Kun — a mythical bird in Chinese mythology, & sometimes used in classical literature.

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鵾 · kūn

Kun — a mythical bird in Chinese mythology, often associated with the legendary Kunpeng (a giant bird transformed from a giant fish);

sometimes used in classical literature.

Kun — a mythical bird in Chinese mythology,sometimes used in classical literature.

Usage highlights

KunpengKun birdKun transforms into PengKun flying

Synonyms

  • 鹏— Peng (mythical giant bird)
  • 鲲— Kun (mythical giant fish)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Kunpeng is a mythical creature (鵾鹏).
  • Ancient texts mention the Kun bird (鵾鸡).
  • The Kun is said to transform into the Peng (鵾化为鹏).

Collocations

  • Kunpeng(鵾鹏)
  • Kun bird(鵾鸡)
  • Kun transforms into Peng(鵾化)
  • Kun flying(鵾飞)

Idioms

  • The Kun transforms and the Peng soars(鵾化鹏抟)
  • Kun soars and Peng flies(鵾翔鹏举)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originates from Zhuangzi's 'Free and Easy Wandering', where the Kun is a giant fish in the Northern Sea that transforms into the Peng, a giant bird.
  • Symbolizes transformation, grand ambition, and freedom from constraints.
  • Rarely used in modern contexts, primarily appears in classical literature and philosophical texts.

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