lóng
麟凤龟龙
dragon; mythical creature; symbol of imperial power
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
3 senses · 5 examplesnoun
dragon (Chinese dragon)
A benevolent, serpentine creature controlling water and weather, symbolizing power, good fortune, and the emperor.
Lóng龙
shì是
Zhōng中
huá华
mín民
zú族
de的
tú图
téng腾
。
The dragon is the totem of the Chinese nation.
Wǔ舞
lóng龙
shì是
chūn春
jié节
de的
chuán传
tǒng统
huó活
dòng动
。
The dragon dance is a traditional activity during the Spring Festival.
noun
the emperor; imperial
literaryA metaphorical use, as the dragon was the exclusive symbol of the Chinese emperor.
Lóng龙
yán颜
dà大
nù怒
。
The emperor flew into a great rage.
lóng龙
páo袍
imperial robe
noun
an outstanding person; a hero
literaryUsed metaphorically, especially in the set phrase '麟凤龟龙'.
Tā他
zhēn真
shì是
wǒ我
men们
háng行
yè业
de的
yī一
tiáo条
lóng龙
。
He is truly a dragon (a standout) in our industry.