(lóng) - Dragon — an archaic, rare character variant for

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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

Synonyms

  • dragon (standard form)
  • dragon (traditional form)

Antonyms

  • insect (implying insignificance vs. dragon's majesty)

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.

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