Definition

Proper noun: * Kuenlun Mountains: A major mountain range in western China. It forms a significant geographical boundary, extending eastward from the border with India for approximately 1,000 miles (about 1,600 kilometers). It is part of the larger system of ranges that includes the Himalayas and the Kunlun Mountains.

Usage

• The term "Kuenlun Mountains" is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this geographic feature. It is typically used in geographical, historical, and travel contexts.
• It is often preceded by the definite article "the" (e.g., ).

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The ancient Silk Road passed along the northern edges of the Kuenlun Mountains.
  • Explorers have long been fascinated by the remote and rugged peaks of the Kuenlun Mountains.
  • This river has its source high in the Kuenlun Mountains.

Advanced Usage

• The name can be used in a broader cultural or metaphorical sense to evoke ideas of remoteness, ancient history, or formidable natural barriers.
  • His quest for spiritual knowledge felt like a journey into the Kuenlun Mountains—mysterious and challenging.

Variants and Related Words

• Kunlun Mountains: This is the more standard modern transliteration (using Pinyin) for the same mountain range. "Kuenlun" is an older romanization.
• Kunlun: Often used as a shortened form, especially in compound names (e.g., , ).

Synonyms

• Kunlun range: A direct synonym referring to the same mountain system.
• Mountain chain / range: General terms for which the Kuenlun Mountains are a specific instance.

Noun

1. a mountain range in western China that extends eastward from the Indian border for 1000 miles