Skip to main content
Glite Dictionary
Kuenlun

Kuenlun

9.9
A mountain range in western China that runs about 1,000 miles east from the Indian border
  • proper noun
translation icon : Kuenlun
  • The Kuenlun mountains form a natural barrier along the northern edge of the Tibetan Plateau.

Examples

  • Snow covers the peaks of the Kuenlun for much of the year.

  • Few explorers have crossed the remote passes of the Kuenlun range.

  • The Kuenlun mountains are known for their stunning beauty.

  • Have you ever visited the Kuenlun range?

  • The Kuenlun mountains stretch majestically across western China, creating a stunning landscape.

  • Many ancient trade routes traversed the Kuenlun range, connecting different cultures and communities.

  • Adventurous hikers often seek the remote trails in the Kuenlun mountains for their breathtaking views.

Synonyms

Kunlun
vsKuenlun
1 9.4

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

focuses on distance presented in kilometers first
Kuenlun Mountains
vsKuenlun
7.9

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

uses the shorter single-word form without the plural noun
Kunlun Mountains
vsKuenlun
6.7

A long mountain range in western China that stretches about 1,000 miles

is the plain geographic description without calling it major
Kunlan Shan
vsKuenlun
9.8

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

uses the more common westernized spelling and form

Compounds

Kuenlun Mountains
7.9

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

Surface Forms

Kuenlun main

Etymology

The word Kuenlun comes from the Chinese name 昆仑, which appears in old Chinese stories as a great, sacred mountain. So thinking of Kuenlun as a famous high mountain helps you remember that the Kuenlun range is a long line of high peaks and a natural barrier in western China.