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昆明

Kūnmíng
noun #70,715

Meanings

  1. 1 Kunming (capital of Yunnan)

Characters

昆
kūn
descendants; elder brother; Kunlun Mountains
明
míng
bright; clear; understand
Literal meaning is debated, but it likely refers to a local tribe called the 'Kun' during the Han dynasty, and 'Ming' suggests brightness or clarity. Some believe it references a bright future or clear waters.

Examples

我去年夏天去了昆明。
Wǒqù nián xiàtiān qù le Kūnmíng.
I went to Kunming last summer.
昆明以其宜人的气候而闻名。
Kūnmíng yǐ qí yírén de qìhòu ér wénmíng.
Kunming is famous for its pleasant climate.

Tips

culture
Kunming is known as the 'Spring City' (春城) due to its mild climate year-round.
memory
Remember 昆明 by associating 昆 (kūn) with the Kunlun Mountains and 明 (míng) with the bright, sunny weather of Kunming.

Stroke Order

昆 kūn
明 míng