昆 (kūn) — short form for the Kunlun Mountains; (in literature) a classical style of poetry or opera
Definition
Bound form that appears in compound names — chiefly 昆仑 (Kunlun Mountains) and 昆曲 (Kunqu opera), a classical style of Chinese theater. It has no standalone meaning and is never used alone.
bound form
short form for the Kunlun Mountains(in literature) a classical style of poetry or opera
Examples
- 昆。kūn Lún shān mài shì zhōng guó xī bù de zhòng yào shān mài.The Kunlun Mountains are an important mountain range in western China.
- 昆。Wǒ tīng guò yí cì kūn qǔ biǎo yǎn.I once watched a performance of Kunqu opera.
- 昆。Zhè shǒu kūn tǐ shī xiě dé fēi cháng yōu měi.This Kun-style poem is very beautifully written.
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