Word
kyung
/ˈkjəŋ/
Definition
n. a unit of measurement used in some Asian countries for very large numbers. It usually represents ten quadrillion.
n. a numeral representing 10 to the 16th power in the traditional East Asian numbering system. Used primarily in historical or mathematical contexts within Korean and Chinese systems.
Examples
“The ancient text mentions a kyung of stars.”
“In traditional large-number calculations, a kyung follows a jo and precedes a hae.”
“While modern financial transactions rarely exceed trillions, classical East Asian mathematics utilized terms like kyung to conceptualize the vast scales of the cosmos and deep time.”
Examples
simple
“The ancient text mentions a kyung of stars.”
contextual
“In traditional large-number calculations, a kyung follows a jo and precedes a hae.”
complex
“While modern financial transactions rarely exceed trillions, classical East Asian mathematics utilized terms like kyung to conceptualize the vast scales of the cosmos and deep time.”
Usage
Typically functions as a numeral or a measure word for large quantities.
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