龙 (lóng) - dragon — a mythical creature in Chinese culture & also used as a surname.

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lóng ｜ 5 strokes ｜ radical: 龙

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龙 · lóng

dragon — a mythical creature in Chinese culture symbolizing power, strength, and good fortune;

also used as a surname.

dragon — a mythical creature in Chinese culturealso used as a surname.

Usage highlights

Chinese dragonDragon boatDragon robeDescendant of the dragonDragon and tigerFlying dragon

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 虫— insect/worm (contrasting with the mighty dragon)
  • 蛇— snake (often contrasted with dragon in idioms)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The dragon is a symbol of the Chinese nation (龙是中华民族的象征).
  • The dragon boat festival is in May (端午节在五月).
  • He has the spirit of a dragon and tiger (他有龙虎精神).
  • The emperor wore a dragon robe (皇帝穿着龙袍).

Collocations

  • Chinese dragon(龙)
  • Dragon boat(龙舟)
  • Dragon robe(龙袍)
  • Descendant of the dragon(龙的传人)
  • Dragon and tiger(龙虎)
  • Flying dragon(飞龙)

Idioms

  • The dragon's vigor and the tiger's vitality(龙腾虎跃)
  • Dragon and phoenix bringing prosperity(龙凤呈祥)
  • Like a dragon flying and a phoenix dancing(龙飞凤舞)
  • A dragon in a fish pond(龙游浅水)
  • The dragon's head and the snake's tail(龙头蛇尾)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The dragon is a central symbol in Chinese culture, representing imperial power, authority, and good luck.
  • Unlike Western dragons, Chinese dragons are generally benevolent and associated with water, rain, and agriculture.
  • The dragon is one of the 12 Chinese zodiac animals and is considered the most auspicious.
  • The Chinese people often call themselves 'descendants of the dragon' (龙的传人).

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