螣 (tè) - Teng — a mythical flying serpent or dragon & also refers to a type of legendary steed.

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Teng — a mythical flying serpent or dragon in Chinese mythology;

also refers to a type of legendary steed.

Teng — a mythical flying serpent or dragonalso refers to a type of legendary steed.

Usage highlights

Teng snakeflying TengTeng steedcelestial TengTeng dragon

Synonyms

  • 腾蛇— Teng snake (alternative name for the same mythical creature)
  • 飞蛇— flying snake (descriptive term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient texts mention the Teng snake (螣蛇).
  • It was depicted as a winged dragon (飞螣).
  • The Teng is one of the celestial creatures (螣为神兽).

Collocations

  • Teng snake(螣蛇)
  • flying Teng(飞螣)
  • Teng steed(螣马)
  • celestial Teng(神螣)
  • Teng dragon(螣龙)

Idioms

  • Teng snake rises with fog and clouds(螣蛇乘雾)
  • Teng snake and rising mist(螣蛇游雾)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese mythology, the Teng snake is a mythical creature capable of flight, often associated with clouds and mist.
  • It appears in classical texts like the 'Classic of Mountains and Seas' (《山海经》) as a divine beast.
  • The Teng is sometimes linked with astrological or cosmological symbolism in ancient Chinese thought.

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