luán

literary
archaic

Meaning of

鸾 means mythical bird; counterpart of the phoenix. Pronounced luán.

  • mythical bird; counterpart of the phoenix

Character Info

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Definitions & Examples

Luán
fèng
míng
 
xiàng
zhēng
ēn
ài
 

The harmonious singing of the 'luan' and phoenix symbolizes a blissful married couple.

dài
cháng
jiāng
wáng
chē
jià
chēng
wéi
luán
 

In ancient times, the emperor's carriage was often called a 'luanyu' (luan carriage).

Zhè
huà
shàng
huì
yǒu
luán
niǎo
xiān
 

This ancient painting depicts a luan bird and an immortal crane.

Jìng
zi
shàng
yǒu
shí
huì
diāo
luán
fèng
de
àn
 

Mirrors sometimes have carvings of the luan and phoenix.