kanchanjanga

Thân thiện

A hiker gazes up at the majestic peak of Kanchanjanga.

Definition

Proper noun: - Kanchenjunga: The name of a major mountain peak in the Himalayas, located on the border between Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. It is the third-highest mountain in the world.

Usage Notes

• "Kanchenjunga" is a proper noun used exclusively as the name of this specific geographical feature. It is not used with an article (e.g., "the Kanchenjunga" is incorrect).
• The spelling "Kanchanjanga" is a less common variant; the most widely accepted and used spelling in English is Kanchenjunga.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• The mountain is often personified or referenced in cultural and spiritual contexts due to its significance in Himalayan traditions.
  • The story describes Kanchenjunga not just as a mountain, but as a guardian deity.

Variants and Related Words

• Kanchenjunga (n): The standard and most common English spelling of the mountain's name.
• Kangchenjunga (n): Another accepted transliteration variant.
• Mount Kanchenjunga (n): A fuller, more formal reference to the mountain.

Synonyms

• Peak: A general term for the pointed top of a mountain.
  • Kanchenjunga is one of the world's most formidable peaks.
• Summit: The highest point of a mountain.
  • The team finally reached the summit of Kanchenjunga.

Related Phrases

• The Kanchenjunga Massif: Refers to the entire mountain group, of which the main peak is the highest point.
  • The Kanchenjunga Massif includes five major peaks.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a mountain the Himalayas on the border between Nepal and Tibet (28,208 feet high)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Kanchenjunga
• Mount Kanchenjunga
• Kanchanjanga
• Kinchinjunga