kang

American  

[kahng] / kɑŋ /

noun

1. (especially in northern Chinese houses) a masonry or earthen platform at one end of a room, heated in winter by fires underneath and spread with mats for sleeping.

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Etymology

Origin of kang

From the Chinese word kàng

Example Sentences

That magnificence overpowers everything that went before it, which includes fabulous dance, arresting puppetry and outstanding singing actors, including Kang Wang, as Monkey, an impressive juggler in his own right.

From Los Angeles Times

"I came here to give my support for my high school seniors. Being here makes me motivated to study harder for the next two years to prepare for my own Suneung," said Kang Dong-woo, 16.

From Barron's

Ten state-run universities rejected 45 applicants over school violence in the last admission cycle, according to MP Kang Kyung-sook.

From Barron's

Their teacher, Kang Seok-ju, watches students go through the exam every year - and said the blind students' endurance is "remarkable".

From BBC

Mr Kang urged his students to value completion rather than regret.

From BBC