(líng) - Dragon god & divine dragon

Tone 2

líng | 33 strokes | radical:

· líng

Dragon god;

divine dragon;

spirit dragon;

also refers to the sound of thunder.

Dragon goddivine dragonspirit dragon

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

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.

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