昆
elder brother; offspring; surname
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesnoun
elder brother
literaryUsed in classical Chinese and formal written contexts, now rarely used in daily spoken language.
Ancient people used 'kun zhong' to refer to a pair of brothers.
The two brothers went to the imperial examination together and both passed.
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Harmony between brothers is a blessing for a family.
He is my elder brother, three years older than me.
A well-known story about brothers has been passed down to this day.
noun
offspring; descendants
literaryUsed in formal written contexts to refer to future generations or descendants of a family.
Continue the family line and pass down the family heritage.
Most descendants of this respected scholar are academics.
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The late ancestors' teachings encourage descendants to strive forward.
All descendants of the family will remember this honor.
The family line continues without interruption, with descendants multiplying.
proper noun
surname Kun
Used as a Chinese family name, relatively rare in modern China.
Mr. Kun is a well-known historian.
Professor Kun will give a speech next week.
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I know a friend whose surname is Kun.
The ancestral home of the Kun family is in Shandong Province.
Officer Kun is in charge of the investigation of this case.