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March 24, 2026
鵾kūn(kun1)
The character 鵾 (kūn) refers to a mythical bird resembling a crane, often associated with beauty and grace. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in classical literature or poetic contexts, symbolizing elegance and high status.
Strokes19Radical鳥Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, birds like the crane are often symbols of longevity and wisdom, frequently depicted in art and folklore. 鵾, as a mythical variant, carries similar associations and highlights the importance of cranes in Chinese mythology.
Memory Tip
Imagine a grand crane soaring through the sky, its wings resembling the elegant curves of the character 鵾. The 'k' sound in 'kūn' can remind you of 'crane', linking the sound to the image of this majestic bird.
Meanings of 鵾
kūn(kun1)
1a bird resembling a crane
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鵾Simplified
19Strokes
鳥Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 鵾
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a grand crane soaring through the sky, its wings resembling the elegant curves of the character 鵾. The 'k' sound in 'kūn' can remind you of 'crane', linking the sound to the image of this majestic bird.
Usage Notes
Due to its rarity, 鵾 is mainly used in literary or historical contexts rather than in everyday speech. Be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding words or characters that denote more common birds, like 鸟 (niǎo, 'bird').
HSK Study Tips
Since 鵾 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, learners should focus on recognizing it in literary texts rather than trying to use it in conversation. Connecting it with other bird-related vocabulary can enhance understanding.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, birds like the crane are often symbols of longevity and wisdom, frequently depicted in art and folklore. 鵾, as a mythical variant, carries similar associations and highlights the importance of cranes in Chinese mythology.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 鵾 with more common characters for birds, such as 鸟 (niǎo). Remember that 鵾 is a specific mythical bird and is used more in literary contexts rather than everyday speech.
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Cultural Notes for 鵾
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In Chinese culture, birds like the crane are often symbols of longevity and wisdom, frequently depicted in art and folklore. 鵾, as a mythical variant, carries similar associations and highlights the importance of cranes in Chinese mythology.
Word Family of 鵾
Words Containing This Character1
鹍kūnmythical monstrous bird, cf Sinbad's roc鵾
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Frequently Asked Questions about 鵾
The 鵾 often symbolizes elegance and high status, appearing in poetry and classical texts as an idealized creature.
No, 鵾 is mostly found in classical literature and is not used in everyday conversation.
Try associating 'kūn' with the word 'crane', as they both have graceful connotations.
