虬 (qiú) - A mythical dragon with horns or without horns & young dragon

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qiú ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 虫

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虬 · qiú

A mythical dragon with horns or without horns;

young dragon;

coiled, curled.

A mythical dragon with horns or without hornsyoung dragoncoiled, curled.

Usage highlights

Horned dragonCoiled dragonCurly beardGnarled branchesCoiled appearanceYoung dragon

Synonyms

  • 龙— dragon (general term)
  • 蟠— coiled, curled

Antonyms

  • 直— straight (antonym to coiled)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text describes a horned dragon (虬龙).
  • He has curly beard (虬须).
  • The pine tree has gnarled branches (虬枝).

Collocations

  • Horned dragon(虬龙)
  • Coiled dragon(虬龙)
  • Curly beard(虬须)
  • Gnarled branches(虬枝)
  • Coiled appearance(虬结)
  • Young dragon(虬龙)

Idioms

  • Coiled dragon and crouching tiger(虬龙卧虎)
  • Gnarled branches and twisted roots(虬枝盘根)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese mythology, a type of dragon, often depicted as horned or young.
  • Symbolizes power, transformation, and auspiciousness.
  • Used metaphorically for coiled or gnarled shapes in nature.

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