| 词汇 | 龙 |
| 释义 | 龙 （龍） lónɡ noun ① （指传说中的动物） (Chinese) dragon → 龙飞凤舞, 画龙点睛, 蛟龙② （象征帝王） emperor ▸ 龙袍 imperial robe ▸ figurative 龙的传人 the Chinese nation ③ （指图案） dragon-like thing → 龙灯, 龙舟④ （指爬行动物） huge extinct reptile → 恐龙龙(Chinese) dragon, a mythical creature with a huge snake-like body covered in fish scales, and adorned with horns, a beard, claws, and feet. The dragon is able to fly. In ancient times, the dragon was a totem for the Han Chinese, and even today Chinese people often refer to themselves as descendants of the dragon (龙的传人). In ancient times almost all places had a dragon king temple where the dragon king was worshipped. It was believed that the dragon king controlled the forces of nature. A feudal ruler regarded the dragon as a symbol of power, and would refer to himself as ‘the true dragon son of heaven’(真龙天子). Imperial possessions such as the emperor's robes and bed were decorated with dragons. Today, dragon dances take place at the Lantern Festival (→ 元宵节), and dragon boat races are held during the Dragon Boat Festival (→ 端午节). |
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