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Kunlun Mountains

Kunlun Mountains

6.7
A long mountain range in western China that stretches about 1,000 miles
  • proper noun
translation icon : montañas Kunlun
  • The Kunlun Mountains are a breathtaking sight that extend over 1,000 miles in western China.

Examples

  • The Kunlun Mountains are among the longest mountain chains in Asia.

  • Travelers cross the Kunlun Mountains to reach the vast deserts of western China.

  • Snow leopards inhabit the high peaks of the Kunlun Mountains.

  • The Kunlun Mountains are known for their stunning beauty.

  • Many hikers dream of exploring the Kunlun Mountains.

  • One of the most challenging treks in Asia goes through the Kunlun Mountains, attracting adventurers from around the world.

  • The ancient Silk Road passed near the Kunlun Mountains, showcasing their significance in trade history.

Synonyms

Kunlun
vsKunlun Mountains
1 9.4

A mountain range in western China that stretches about 1,600 kilometers

uses the common distance phrasing without the metric conversion
Kuenlun Mountains
vsKunlun Mountains
7.9

A mountain range in western China stretching about 1,000 miles east from the Indian border

is the preferred standard form of the name
Kuenlun
vsKunlun Mountains
9.9

A mountain range in western China that runs about 1,000 miles east from the Indian border

mentions the distance in miles only rather than both units
Kunlan Shan
vsKunlun Mountains
9.8

A mountain range in western China running east about 1,000 miles from the Indian border

uses the more standard transliteration instead of that spelling

Surface Forms

Kunlun Mountains main

Morphology

Kunlun + mountain

The expression is a straightforward combination of a place name 'Kunlun' and the geographic noun 'mountains', so its meaning as the Kunlun mountain range is directly derivable from the constituents. Place-name + feature constructions are cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both parts would readily understand this referent.

Etymology

Kunlun Mountains may come from old Chinese stories about a single high, 'sacred' mountain called Kunlun, thought to be the home of gods. That's why people gave the same famous name to the real mountain range in western China today.