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

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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

PhoenixPhoenix crownDragon and phoenixPhoenix treeMale phoenixFemale phoenix

Synonyms

  • 凰— Female phoenix (often paired with 凤)
  • 鸾— Mythical bird similar to phoenix

Antonyms

  • 鸡— Chicken (common bird, opposite of majestic phoenix)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The phoenix is a mythical bird (凤凰).
  • She wore a phoenix crown (凤冠).
  • The dragon and phoenix symbolize marital harmony (龙凤呈祥).
  • This is a phoenix tree (梧桐树).

Collocations

  • Phoenix(凤凰)
  • Phoenix crown(凤冠)
  • Dragon and phoenix(龙凤)
  • Phoenix tree(梧桐)
  • Male phoenix(凤)
  • Female phoenix(凰)

Idioms

  • Dragon and phoenix bringing auspiciousness(龙凤呈祥)
  • A phoenix among chickens(凤毛麟角)
  • The phoenix alights on the wutong tree(凤栖梧桐)
  • Carving a dragon and painting a phoenix(雕龙画凤)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese mythology, the phoenix (凤) is the king of birds and represents the empress, complementing the dragon (emperor).
  • Appears in art and literature as a symbol of high virtue and grace, often associated with the southern direction and the fire element.
  • Used in weddings and celebrations to denote harmony and prosperity, especially in the phrase 'dragon and phoenix' (龙凤).

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