(lóng) - Long — ancient form of 龍 (dragon) & archaic character representing the dragon, used in ancient

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Long — ancient form of 龍 (dragon);

archaic character representing the dragon, used in ancient texts and names.

Long — ancient form of 龍 (dragon)archaic character representing the dragon, used in ancient

Usage highlights

Ancient dragon character靇 script variantDragon throneDragon robeImperial dragonDragon seal

Synonyms

  • dragon (modern standard form)
  • dragon (Japanese variant)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This ancient text uses 靇 instead of 龍 (dragon).
  • The character 靇 appears in some historical names (靇名).
  • In seal script, 靇 was a variant form of dragon (龍).
  • Some temples preserve the 靇 character in inscriptions.

Collocations

  • Ancient dragon character(古靇)
  • 靇 script variant(靇体)
  • Dragon throne(靇座)
  • Dragon robe(靇袍)
  • Imperial dragon(皇靇)
  • Dragon seal(靇印)

Idioms

  • Soaring dragon in the sky(飛靇在天)
  • Dragon and phoenix bring prosperity(靇鳳呈祥)
  • Dragon's might and tiger's power(靇威虎勢)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 靇 is an ancient variant of 龍 (dragon), one of the most important mythological creatures in Chinese culture.
  • Dragons symbolize imperial power, strength, and good fortune in Chinese tradition.
  • This character appears mainly in historical texts, inscriptions, and occasionally in traditional names.

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