Chinese

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phonetic
trad. (囫圇)
simp. (囫囵)
alternative forms 鶻崙
鶻淪鹘沦 whole
鶻圇鹘囵 whole

Etymology

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Probably a compound from (OC *ɡuːn, *ɡuːnʔ, “complete, whole”) (Can this(+) etymology be sourced?)

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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囫圇

  1. (archaic or Eastern Min) complete; whole
  2. (archaic) sweeping and vague

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Derived terms

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Descendants

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Sino-Xenic (囫圇):
  • Korean: 홀륜(囫圇) (hollyun)