蜦 (lún) - A mythical aquatic creature in Chinese mythology, often & also refers to a large snake or python

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lún ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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蜦 · lún

A mythical aquatic creature in Chinese mythology, often described as a type of dragon or water spirit;

also refers to a large snake or python in some contexts.

A mythical aquatic creature in Chinese mythology, oftenalso refers to a large snake or python

Usage highlights

Mythical 蜦Water 蜦Great 蜦Dragon 蜦Serpentine 蜦Ancient 蜦

Synonyms

  • 龙— dragon (mythical creature)
  • 蛟— flood dragon or aquatic monster
  • 蟒— python or large snake

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ancient texts mention the mythical 蜦 (lún) as a water dragon.
  • The creature was depicted as a serpentine 蜦 (lún) in the artwork.
  • Legends speak of the 蜦 (lún) dwelling in deep pools and rivers.
  • Some interpretations classify 蜦 (lún) as a type of python.

Collocations

  • Mythical 蜦(神蜦)
  • Water 蜦(水蜦)
  • Great 蜦(大蜦)
  • Dragon 蜦(龙蜦)
  • Serpentine 蜦(蛇蜦)
  • Ancient 蜦(古蜦)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 蜦 appears in classical Chinese texts and mythology as a type of aquatic mythical creature.
  • It is often associated with water deities and dragon lore in Chinese folk traditions.
  • The character is considered archaic and rarely used in modern Chinese.

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