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Kun (鯤 kun1) and Peng (鵬)

In Chinese mythology, (translated from ancient literature Zhuang Zi's Xiao Yao You 逍遙遊) "there live a kind of giant mysterious fish in the northern sea. These fish are called Kun. Nobody knows how big these fish actually are. They can turn into giant birds. When they are in bird form, they are known as Peng. Nobody knows how big these birds actually are. When they fly, their wings are like the colorful clouds in the sky. When there is a storm in the northern sea, the Peng will fly to the southern sea. They travel three thousand li (Chinese miles) in one flap of their wings. They can fly for six months without rest."

The Chinese word Peng (鵬) symbolizes ambitions and great accomplishments. This word is commonly used as a given name in China. Several important Chinese politicians are named Peng. On the contrary, the word Kun (鯤) is seldom used.

In Islam, Kun is God's command to the universe - "Be!" and it is.

The word 'Peng' (Adj.) is also used as a slang word by many English speakers to denote strength and quality of cannabis; 'Peng' weed is particularly good grade marijuana. Its derivation is unknown but usage is widespread across many regions of the UK.

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