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崆 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
崆kōngthe Kongtong mountainns, 11 strokes, radical 山
崆kōngname of a mountainunknown, 11 strokes, radical 山
kōng(kong1) T1
  1. 1the Kongtong mountain
  2. 2name of a mountain
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March 24, 2026

崆kōng(kong1)

The character 崆 (kōng) refers specifically to Kongtong Mountain, which is a notable mountain located in China. This character is often used in geographical contexts and can also symbolize strength and stability due to its association with a prominent landmark.

Strokes11Radical山
Cultural Note

Kongtong Mountain is not only a geographical feature but also a site of Taoist significance, often associated with ancient legends and practices. It reflects the deep connection between natural landscapes and spiritual beliefs in Chinese culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a giant mountain (崆) rising from the ground, its peak reaching into the sky. The character looks like a robust mountain with a base (the bottom part) and a flat peak (the top part). Remember 'Kong' as the sound that echoes in the valleys around this towering mountain.

Meanings of 崆

kōng(kong1)
1the Kongtong mountain
2name of a mountain
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About 崆

崆Simplified
11Strokes
山Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 崆

Usage Notes

崆 is primarily used in formal contexts when referring to geographical locations. A common mistake is to confuse it with other characters that sound similar; ensure you practice the tone (kōng) accurately to avoid miscommunication. It is often paired with other geographical terms in descriptions.

HSK Study Tips

Although 崆 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be related to other geographical terms and characters within HSK levels. Students should focus on the pronunciation and writing of this character, as it may appear in texts discussing geography or travel in China.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 崆 with other characters like 空 (kōng), which means 'empty' or 'sky'. A common error is saying 'kong' with the wrong tone, leading to misunderstanding. Remember to use the high-level tone for 崆.

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Etymology of 崆

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

mountain

Semantic (meaning)山
+
Phonetic (sound)空
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Origin

崆 = 山 + 空. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 崆

IDS Structure⿰山空
崆Full Character
=
山Shan1
left
空kong1
right
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Parts

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How to say the Kongtong mountain in Chinese

“the Kongtong mountain” in Chinese is崆kōng

The character 崆 (kōng) refers specifically to Kongtong Mountain, which is a notable mountain located in China. This character is often used in geographical contexts and can also symbolize strength and stability due to its association with a prominent landmark.

When to use 崆

崆 is primarily used in formal contexts when referring to geographical locations. A common mistake is to confuse it with other characters that sound similar; ensure you practice the tone (kōng) accurately to avoid miscommunication. It is often paired with other geographical terms in descriptions.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 崆 with other characters like 空 (kōng), which means 'empty' or 'sky'. A common error is saying 'kong' with the wrong tone, leading to misunderstanding. Remember to use the high-level tone for 崆.

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崆

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Word Family of 崆

Words Containing This Character3
崆kōngname of a mountain
崆峒Kongtong district of Pingliang city 平涼市|平凉市[Píng​liáng​shì], Gansu
崆峒区Kongtong district of Pingliang city 平涼市|平凉市[Píng​liáng​shì], Gansu崆峒區
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Frequently Asked Questions about 崆

It refers to Kongtong Mountain, a notable mountain in China.

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