瀧 (lóng) - Dragon — refers to a dragon & a legendary creature in Chinese mythology

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lóng ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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瀧 · lóng

Dragon — refers to a dragon;

a legendary creature in Chinese mythology;

also used metaphorically for the emperor or exceptional people.

Dragon — refers to a dragona legendary creature in Chinese mythologyalso used metaphorically for the emperor or exceptional

Usage highlights

Chinese dragonDragon yearDragon boatDragon and phoenixDescendant of the dragonDragon gate

Synonyms

  • 龙— dragon (standard form)

Antonyms

  • 虫— insect/worm (opposite of dragon in idioms like 成龙成虫)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The dragon is a symbol of power in Chinese culture (龙).
  • He was born in the Year of the Dragon (龙年).
  • The emperor was called the true dragon son of heaven (真龙天子).
  • Dragon and phoenix represent marital harmony (龙凤呈祥).

Collocations

  • Chinese dragon(龙)
  • Dragon year(龙年)
  • Dragon boat(龙舟)
  • Dragon and phoenix(龙凤)
  • Descendant of the dragon(龙的传人)
  • Dragon gate(龙门)

Idioms

  • Dragon and tiger contend(龙争虎斗)
  • Dragon flying, phoenix dancing(龙飞凤舞)
  • Expecting one's child to become a dragon(望子成龙)
  • Strong horse, vigorous dragon(龙马精神)
  • Fish leaping over the dragon gate(鱼跃龙门)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The dragon is a central symbol in Chinese culture, representing power, strength, and good luck.
  • In imperial China, the dragon was exclusively associated with the emperor.
  • The dragon is one of the 12 zodiac animals in the Chinese calendar.
  • Chinese people often refer to themselves as 'descendants of the dragon'.

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