鵉 (luán) - Luan — a mythical bird in Chinese mythology, & often appears in pairs and symbolizes marital harmony

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鵉 · luán

Luan — a mythical bird in Chinese mythology, similar to a phoenix;

often appears in pairs and symbolizes marital harmony and good fortune.

Luan — a mythical bird in Chinese mythology,often appears in pairs and symbolizes marital harmony

Usage highlights

Luan and phoenixLuan carriageLuan mirrorLuan singingLuan hairpinLuan dance

Synonyms

  • 凤— phoenix (similar mythical bird)
  • 凰— female phoenix

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The luan bird sings(鸾鸣)
  • A carriage adorned with luan birds(鸾车)
  • Luan and phoenix in harmony(鸾凤和鸣)
  • The luan mirror(鸾镜)

Collocations

  • Luan and phoenix(鸾凤)
  • Luan carriage(鸾车)
  • Luan mirror(鸾镜)
  • Luan singing(鸾鸣)
  • Luan hairpin(鸾钗)
  • Luan dance(鸾舞)

Idioms

  • Luan and phoenix singing in harmony(鸾凤和鸣)
  • Parting like severed luan(分鸾离凤)
  • Inverted luan, reversed phoenix(倒鸾颠凤)
  • Flying luan and soaring phoenix(飞鸾翔凤)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The luan is a mythical bird in Chinese mythology, often depicted as a counterpart to the fenghuang (phoenix).
  • It symbolizes marital bliss and harmony, frequently appearing in wedding contexts and romantic poetry.
  • Luan birds were believed to be messengers of divine beings and symbols of peace and prosperity.

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