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崙 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
崙lúnthe Kunlun mountains in Jiangsuzg, 11 strokes, radical 山
lún(lun2) T2
  1. 1the Kunlun mountains in Jiangsu
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March 24, 2026

崙lún(lun2)

The character 崙 (lún) refers specifically to the Kunlun Mountains located in Jiangsu, China. This term is often used in geographical contexts and can signify the mountainous terrain or features associated with this region. It emphasizes the natural landscape and its significance in Chinese geography.

Strokes11Radical山
Cultural Note

The Kunlun Mountains hold a significant place in Chinese mythology and history, often regarded as the residence of the gods. This cultural connection enriches the understanding of the term and its importance in Chinese literature.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'Lunatic' climbing up a 'mountain' with 'Kun' on his back. The character 崙 has the radical for 'mountain' (山) at the bottom, visually connecting it to the mountainous meaning, while the 'Lun' sound helps you remember the pronunciation.

Meanings of 崙

lún(lun2)
1the Kunlun mountains in Jiangsu
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About 崙

崙Simplified
11Strokes
山Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

When using 崙, it’s important to remember that it is mostly used in formal or literary contexts, particularly in discussions about geography. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar-sounding words, so ensure clarity in pronunciation. It often collocates with terms related to geography and nature.

HSK Study Tips

Although 崙 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your grasp of geographical terminology in Chinese. Focus on related terms like 山 (mountain) and 河 (river) to build a broader vocabulary about natural features.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 崙 with similar-sounding characters like 轮 (lún, meaning 'wheel'). To avoid this, remember that 崙 relates specifically to mountains and geography, while 轮 refers to circular objects.

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Etymology of 崙

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Simplified form of 侖. Depicts an arrangement of writings (冊). The origin of the top component is unclear.

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mountain

Semantic (meaning)山
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Phonetic (sound)侖
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Case file: 崙

Simplified form of 侖. Depicts an arrangement of writings (冊). The origin of the top component is unclear.

  1. 1The meaning half山 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half侖 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaymountain
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 崙

IDS Structure⿱山侖
崙Full Character
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山Shan1
top
侖lun2
bottom
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How to say the Kunlun mountains in Jiangsu in Chinese

“the Kunlun mountains in Jiangsu” in Chinese is崙lún

The character 崙 (lún) refers specifically to the Kunlun Mountains located in Jiangsu, China. This term is often used in geographical contexts and can signify the mountainous terrain or features associated with this region. It emphasizes the natural landscape and its significance in Chinese geography.

When to use 崙

When using 崙, it’s important to remember that it is mostly used in formal or literary contexts, particularly in discussions about geography. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar-sounding words, so ensure clarity in pronunciation. It often collocates with terms related to geography and nature.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 崙 with similar-sounding characters like 轮 (lún, meaning 'wheel'). To avoid this, remember that 崙 relates specifically to mountains and geography, while 轮 refers to circular objects.

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Word Family of 崙

Words Containing This Character14
拿破仑Napoleon (name)拿破崙
加仑gallon (loanword)加侖
昆仑Kunlun (Karakorum) mountain range in Xinjiang崑崙
仑lúnto arrange侖
昆仑山Kunlun Mountain range崑崙山
北仑Beilun district of Ningbo city 寧波市|宁波市[Níng​bō​shì], Zhejiang北侖
北仑区Beilun district of Ningbo city 寧波市|宁波市[Níng​bō​shì], Zhejiang北侖區
库仑Charles-Augustin de Coulomb (1736-1806), French physicist庫侖
昆仑山脉Kunlun Mountain range崑崙山脈
希斯仑Hezron (son of Perez)希斯崙
喀喇昆仑山Karakorum mountain range in west Xinjiang喀喇崑崙山
喀喇昆仑山脉Karakorum mountain range in west Xinjiang喀喇崑崙山脈
昆都仑区Kundulun district of Baotou city 包頭市|包头市[Bāo​tóu​shì], Inner Mongolia昆都侖區
库仑计voltameter庫侖計
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Frequently Asked Questions about 崙

崙 translates to 'the Kunlun Mountains' in English, specifically referring to a mountain range in Jiangsu.

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