鳯 (fèng) - Phoenix — a mythical bird in Chinese mythology, & often paired with the dragon to represent imperial

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鳯 · fèng

Phoenix — a mythical bird in Chinese mythology, symbolizing grace, virtue, and prosperity;

often paired with the dragon to represent imperial harmony.

Phoenix — a mythical bird in Chinese mythology,often paired with the dragon to represent imperial

Usage highlights

PhoenixDragon and phoenixPhoenix crownPhoenix treeRising phoenixPhoenix dance

Synonyms

  • 鳳— Phoenix (standard simplified/traditional form)
  • 凰— Female phoenix (often paired with 鳳)

Antonyms

  • 雞— Chicken (contrasting ordinary fowl with majestic phoenix)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The phoenix is a mythical bird (鳯凰).
  • Dragon and phoenix symbolize marital harmony (龍鳯呈祥).
  • She wore a phoenix crown (鳯冠).
  • The phoenix tree is another name for the parasol tree (鳯凰木).

Collocations

  • Phoenix(鳯凰)
  • Dragon and phoenix(龍鳯)
  • Phoenix crown(鳯冠)
  • Phoenix tree(鳯凰木)
  • Rising phoenix(鳯起)
  • Phoenix dance(鳯舞)

Idioms

  • Dragon and phoenix bringing auspiciousness(龍鳯呈祥)
  • A phoenix among chickens(鳯毛麟角)
  • The phoenix sings and the unicorn appears(鳯鳴麟出)
  • Phoenix soaring and dragon leaping(鳯翥龍翔)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese mythology, the phoenix (鳯) is the king of birds, symbolizing high virtue and grace.
  • Traditionally, the phoenix was associated with the empress, while the dragon represented the emperor.
  • The phoenix appears in art and literature as an emblem of peace, prosperity, and marital harmony.

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