Xun

Pronunciation: /zʌn/

Definitions of xun

noun a Chinese surname

Example Sentences

A1 I found a xun on the beach while walking.

A2 The xun was a strange-looking creature with bright colors.

B1 The xun is a mythical creature in ancient folklore.

B2 Scientists have been studying the xun's behavior in its natural habitat.

C1 The xun's existence has sparked debates among researchers and scholars.

C2 The discovery of a new species, the xun, has captivated the scientific community.

Examples of xun in a Sentence

formal The xun is a traditional Chinese musical instrument.

informal I heard the xun is quite difficult to play.

slang Let's jam out on the xun tonight!

figurative The xun represents the harmony of nature in Chinese culture.

Grammatical Forms of xun

• past tense: xunned
• plural: xuns
• comparative: more xun
• superlative: most xun
• present tense: xuns
• future tense: will xun
• perfect tense: have xunned
• continuous tense: is xunning
• singular: xun
• positive degree: xun
• infinitive: to xun
• gerund: xunning
• participle: xunning

Origin and Evolution of xun

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Chinese

Story behind the word: The word 'xun' originated from the Chinese language.

Evolution of the word: Originally, 'xun' referred to a type of ancient Chinese musical instrument. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to also include the concept of a military dispatch or a letter of communication.