() - Dragon — represents the appearance of two dragons & used to describe the majestic and powerful image

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Dragon — represents the appearance of two dragons;

used to describe the majestic and powerful image of dragons;

also can mean flying.

Dragon — represents the appearance of two dragonsused to describe the majestic and powerful imagealso can mean flying.

Usage highlights

Double dragon characterDragon flightAncient seal scriptRare characterDragon appearanceMajestic dragons

Synonyms

  • dragon (single dragon)
  • 飞龙flying dragon
  • 神龙divine dragon

Antonyms

  • insect (opposite of majestic dragon)
  • snake (lesser creature compared to dragon)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text depicted two dragons (龖龖).
  • In seal script, this character shows two dragons (篆书中的龖).
  • The character appears in rare classical texts (古籍中的龖).
  • It represents the majestic flight of dragons (龙飞龖龖).

Collocations

  • Double dragon character(龖字)
  • Dragon flight(龖飞)
  • Ancient seal script(龖篆)
  • Rare character(龖字)
  • Dragon appearance(龖形)
  • Majestic dragons(龖龖)

Idioms

  • Dragons soaring through the clouds(龙飞龖龖)
  • Two dragons playing with a pearl(双龙戏珠 - related concept)
  • The majestic presence of dragons(龙威龖龖)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • One of the most complex Chinese characters, composed of two 龍 (dragon) characters.
  • Represents the ultimate symbol of dragon power and majesty in Chinese culture.
  • Primarily found in ancient texts, seal scripts, and calligraphy rather than modern usage.
  • Dragons symbolize imperial power, strength, and good fortune in Chinese tradition.

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