Kunlan Shan

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Definition

Proper noun A major mountain range in western China, extending eastward from the border with India for approximately 1,000 miles (about 1,600 kilometers). It forms the northern edge of the Tibetan Plateau and is one of the longest mountain chains in Asia.

Usage

The term "Kunlan Shan" is used as a singular proper noun to refer to the specific mountain range. It is typically used in geographical, geological, and historical contexts. * The Kunlan Shan forms a significant natural barrier. * Ancient trade routes skirted the foothills of the Kunlan Shan.

Advanced Usage
  • "The Kunlun": A common shortened or alternative form used in English.
    • Explorers have long been fascinated by the myths associated with the Kunlun.
Variants and Related Words
  • Kunlun Mountains: The most common English translation and variant.
  • Kunlun Shan: An alternate transliteration.
  • Kūnlún Shān: The Pinyin romanization of the Chinese name (昆仑山).
Synonyms
  • Kunlun Range: A direct synonym.
  • Kunluns: An informal plural form used to refer to the mountains collectively.
Noun
  1. a mountain range in western China that extends eastward from the Indian border for 1000 miles

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