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麟凤龟龙
phoenix; mythical bird; symbol of nobility
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 3 examplesnoun
phoenix; fenghuang (the Chinese phoenix, queen of birds)
literarySymbol of peace, prosperity, and the empress. Often paired with the dragon (龙).
Lóng龙
hé和
fèng凤
shì是
Zhōng中
guó国
wén文
huà化
zhōng中
zhòng重
yào要
de的
tú图
téng腾
。
The dragon and phoenix are important totems in Chinese culture.
Tā她
de的
lǐ礼
fú服
shàng上
xiù绣
zhe着
jīng精
měi美
de的
fèng凤
huáng凰
。
Her ceremonial dress is embroidered with an exquisite phoenix.
noun
a person of noble character or high status (often female)
literaryUsed metaphorically, especially in the set phrase '麟凤龟龙'.
Tā她
cái才
huá华
chū出
zhòng众
，
shì是
gōng公
sī司
de的
jīn金
fèng凤
huáng凰
。
She is exceptionally talented, the golden phoenix of the company.