Common Meanings
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kūn坤
One of the Eight Trigrams, representing earth. It also refers to the earth or the world, often seen in phrases like '乾坤' (heaven and earth) or '坤舆' (the terrestrial globe).
他凭借坚定的信念和不懈的努力，终于扭转乾坤了。
With his firm belief and unremitting efforts, he finally turned the tide.
Referring to female; feminine, as in '坤造' (female's horoscope), '坤宅' (traditional term for the bride's family home), '坤表' (women's watch), '坤车' (women's bicycle), '坤鞋' (women's shoes), '坤角儿' (actress).
她手上戴着一块精致的坤表。
She is wearing a delicate women's watch on her hand.