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Definition of kuang si
kuang si
kuang si Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A spectacular three-tiered waterfall located south of Luang Prabang in Laos, famous for its shallow cascading pools of striking turquoise water.
Example
"During our trip to Laos, we spent an afternoon swimming in the vivid blue pools of Kuang Si."
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Lao language, most commonly referring to Kuang Si Falls. According to local legend, a wise elder dug into the earth to summon the waters, and a golden deer made its home under a protruding rock. In Lao, 'kuang' translates to deer and 'si' translates to dig.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kuang si. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kuang si