中国龙
zhōng guó lóng
The English phrase "chinese dragon" is translated into Chinese as 中国龙 (zhōng guó lóng).
中国龙 refers to the legendary creature common in several East Asian cultures. In many contexts, it is sufficient to simply refer to the creature as 龙.
Meaning: legendary creature common in several East Asian cultures (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 中国 (zhōng guó), meaning 'China' and 龙 (lóng), meaning 'dragon'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Cantonese, the term for Chinese dragon is zung1 gwo2 lung4 (中國龍).
How do you pronounce it?
zhōng guó lóng
Did you know?
- In Chinese astrology, the year of the 龙 is so coveted that birth rates often spike during dragon years, as many parents believe it brings their child more success.
- Chinese people often refer to themselves as 龙的传人, which means 'descendants of the dragon'.
- The 龙 is traditionally described as having the nine resemblances, including the head of a camel, the scales of a carp and the claws of an eagle.
Examples in context
- Zhōngguó lóng shì quánlì hé fùyù de biāozhì (中国龙是权力和富裕的象征)The Chinese dragon is a symbol of power and prosperity
- 传说中的中国龙非常强大。Chuánshuō zhōng de Zhōngguó lóng fēicháng qiángdà.The legendary Chinese dragon is very powerful.
- 他在画一只中国龙。Tā zài huà yī zhǐ Zhōngguó lóng.He is drawing a Chinese dragon.
- 中国龙是文化象征。Zhōngguó lóng shì wénhuà xiàngzhēng.The Chinese dragon is a cultural symbol.
Example conversation
At a museum looking at traditional art.
- 俊杰 Junjie你看这幅画里的中国龙。Nǐ kàn zhè fú huà lǐ de Zhōngguó lóng.Look at the Chinese dragon in this painting.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen它画得真漂亮！Tā huà de zhēn piàoliang!It is painted beautifully!
- 俊杰 Junjie晓雯，你觉得它看起来威武吗？Xiǎowén, nǐ juéde tā kàn qǐlái wēiwǔ ma?Xiaowen, do you think it looks majestic?
- 晓雯 Xiaowen是的，非常有力量感。Shì de, fēicháng yǒu lìliàng gǎn.Yes, it looks very powerful.
