龘 (dá) - Dá — a complex Chinese character representing the & used to depict the majestic movement of dragons.

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龘 · dá

Dá — a complex Chinese character representing the appearance of a dragon in flight;

used to depict the majestic movement of dragons.

Dá — a complex Chinese character representing theused to depict the majestic movement of dragons.

Usage highlights

Dragon in flightSoaring dragonMajestic movementDragon's appearanceAncient character

Synonyms

  • 龙— dragon (the creature itself)
  • 飞— fly (describing movement)

Antonyms

  • 伏— prostrate, crouch (opposite of soaring)
  • 潜— dive, submerge (opposite of flying high)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The dragon soared through the clouds (龙龘九天).
  • Ancient texts describe the dragon's flight as 龘 (龘行).
  • This character appears in historical documents (古籍中的龘字).

Collocations

  • Dragon in flight(龙龘)
  • Soaring dragon(龘龙)
  • Majestic movement(龘行)
  • Dragon's appearance(龘貌)
  • Ancient character(龘字)

Idioms

  • The dragon soars through the nine heavens(龙龘九天)
  • Majestic as a flying dragon(如龙之龘)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents the dragon, a sacred creature in Chinese mythology symbolizing power, strength, and good fortune.
  • One of the most complex Chinese characters, consisting of four dragon components.
  • Primarily used in classical texts and artistic representations rather than modern vernacular.

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