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Definition of kunming
kunming
/kʊnˈmɪŋ/
Kun · ming
kunming Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
The capital and largest city of Yunnan province in southwestern China, renowned for its mild, spring-like climate year-round and serving as a major cultural, economic, and transport hub in the region.
Example
"During our tour of southwestern China, we spent three days exploring the vibrant markets and beautiful parks of Kunming."
• Rhymes for kunming
Word Origin & Etymology
From Mandarin Chinese 昆明 (Kūnmíng), historically derived from the name of an ancient nomadic group in southwestern China, which was later adopted as the official administrative name for the city during the Yuan dynasty.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kunming. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kunming