龗 (líng) - Dragon god & divine dragon
龗 · líng
Dragon god;
divine dragon;
spirit dragon;
also refers to the sound of thunder.
Dragon goddivine dragonspirit dragon
Usage highlights
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Usage & contexts
Examples
- The ancient text mentioned the dragon god (龗) controlling rainfall.
- In mythology, the divine dragon (龗) was worshipped for water blessings.
- Thunder was believed to be the roar of the spirit dragon (龗).
Collocations
- dragon god(龗神)
- divine dragon(神龗)
- spirit dragon(灵龗)
- thunder dragon(雷龗)
- dragon deity(龙龗)
Cultural background
FAQ- Appears in ancient Chinese mythology and texts as a divine dragon associated with water and thunder.
- Considered a rare and archaic character, primarily used in classical contexts rather than modern language.
- In some traditions, worshipped as a water deity capable of controlling rain and rivers.