龒 (lóng) - Dragon — an archaic, rare character variant for
龒 · lóng
Dragon — an archaic, rare character variant for 'dragon' (龙), often used in historical texts or names to represent the dragon with a majestic or divine connotation.
Dragon — an archaic, rare character variant for
Usage highlights
Divine dragonImperial dragonCelestial dragonDragon's auraDragon's mightAncient dragon
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The ancient text mentioned the divine dragon (龒) as a celestial being.
- In some historical records, 龒 is used as a variant for dragon (龙).
- The character 龒 appears in classical literature depicting imperial power.
- Rarely used in modern contexts, 龒 is sometimes seen in artistic or naming contexts.
Collocations
- Divine dragon(神龒)
- Imperial dragon(皇龒)
- Celestial dragon(天龒)
- Dragon's aura(龒气)
- Dragon's might(龒威)
- Ancient dragon(古龒)
Idioms
- The dragon soars and the phoenix dances(龙飞凤舞, variant 龒飞凤舞)
- Dragon and tiger contend(龙争虎斗, variant 龒争虎斗)
- Dragon's majesty(龙威, variant 龒威)
Cultural background
FAQ- 龒 is an ancient variant of 龙 (dragon), a symbol of imperial power, strength, and good fortune in Chinese culture.
- In historical contexts, 龒 was used to denote a divine or celestial dragon, often associated with emperors and deities.
- The character is rare in modern usage but retains cultural significance in classical studies and artistic representations.