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