蛟
mythical flood dragon; heroic figure
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
(mythology) a hornless aquatic dragon-like creature believed to dwell in rivers and lakes; flood dragon
In Chinese mythology, the jiao is distinct from the full dragon (long); it is often depicted as a serpentine water creature that has not yet ascended to heaven or fully transformed.
According to legend, a flood dragon lives in this deep pool.
Only when the flood dragon obtains water can it gather clouds and make rain.
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In ancient mythology, flood dragons often caused floods.
noun
a heroic figure of great talent; formidable person; dragon among men
literaryUsed in literary or formal contexts to praise someone with exceptional abilities or ambitions, often compared to a dragon waiting for the right moment to soar.
He is praised as a flood dragon in the business world.
A dragon among men is destined not to remain in a pond.
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This young scientist can be called a flood dragon in the academic world.