蟉 (liú) - Coiled, winding & refers to the appearance of a dragon or

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蟉 · liú

Coiled, winding;

refers to the appearance of a dragon or serpent coiling and twisting.

Coiled, windingrefers to the appearance of a dragon or

Usage highlights

Winding dragonCoiling and twistingDragon coilingSerpent windingAncient coiling

Synonyms

  • 蟠— coiled, curled
  • 蜷— curled up, coiled
  • 蜿— winding, meandering

Antonyms

  • 直— straight, direct
  • 伸— stretched out, extended

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The dragon coiled around the pillar (龙蟉于柱).
  • The ancient dragon's winding form (古龙蟉蟉).
  • The serpent's coiling movement (蛇蟉而行).

Collocations

  • Winding dragon(蟉龙)
  • Coiling and twisting(蟉蟉)
  • Dragon coiling(龙蟉)
  • Serpent winding(蛇蟉)
  • Ancient coiling(古蟉)

Idioms

  • The dragon coils, the tiger crouches(龙蟉虎踞)
  • Coiling like an ancient dragon(古龙蟉蟉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in classical Chinese literature to describe the sinuous, coiling movements of dragons and serpents.
  • Often appears in poetic descriptions of mythical creatures and their dynamic postures.
  • Carries connotations of power, majesty, and the mysterious movements of legendary beings.

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