xun
Translingual
Symbol
xun
English
Etymology
From the Hanyu Pinyin romanization of Mandarin 塤 / 埙 (xūn).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ʃuːn/
- Rhymes: -uːn
Noun
xun (plural xuns)
- (music) A globular vessel flute made of clay or ceramic originating from China.
Translations
globular vessel flute made of clay or ceramic
Anagrams
Azerbaijani
Etymology
Borrowed from Classical Persian خون (xun).
Noun
xun (definite accusative xunu, plural xunlar)
- (Classical Azerbaijani) blood
- Synonym: qan
Judeo-Tat
Etymology
Inherited from Classical Persian خُون (xūn).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /χun/
Noun
xun
- blood (vital liquid flowing in human and animal bodies)
- xun vəgyrdə ― to take blood
- (figuratively) blood (family relationship due to birth)
- xun kəširə ― to feel kinship
- (figuratively) revenge
- bloodshed
Manchu
Romanization
xun
- alternative spelling of šun
See also
- wiktionary:Manchu transliteration
Mandarin
Romanization
xun
Usage notes
- Transcriptions of Mandarin into the Latin script often do not distinguish between the critical tonal differences employed in the Mandarin language, using words such as this one without indication of tone.
Middle English
Verb
xun
- (East Anglia) alternative form of schun
Somali
Adjective
xun