龙裔
The English term "dragonborn" is translated into Chinese as 龙裔.
The term 龙裔 is primarily used in the context of fantasy literature, gaming (such as Dungeons & Dragons) and mythology to refer to a person with dragon bloodline.
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of 龙 (lóng), meaning dragon and 裔 (yì), meaning descendant or offspring.
Did you know?
- In mainland China, the term 龙裔 is almost exclusively seen in translated media, as traditional Chinese mythology rarely features 'half-human' hybrids.
- While 'dragon' in English often evokes Western monsters, the 龙 in 龙裔 carries the Chinese cultural connotation of an auspicious, divine, and powerful being.
- In a Chinese historical context, someone of 'dragon' descent would traditionally be seen as having a connection to the Emperor, who was the 'Son of Heaven'.
Examples in context
- 当然！你可以说他是龙裔或者龙人。Of course! You can say he is a "Dragon Descendant" or a "Dragon Person."
- 大家好！有没有人在游戏中选择了"Dragonborn"？Hello everyone! Has anyone chosen "Dragonborn" in the game?
- 他是传说中的龙裔。Tā shì chuánshuō zhōng de lóngyì.He is the legendary dragonborn.
- 这个角色是龙裔。Zhège juésè shì lóngyì.This character is a dragonborn.
- 龙裔的力量非常强大。Lóngyì de lìliàng fēicháng qiángdà.The power of the dragonborn is very strong.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a fantasy role-playing game.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen浩然，你的角色是什么种族？Hàorán, nǐ de juésè shì shénme zhǒngzú?Haoran, what race is your character?
- 浩然 Haoran我选择了一个龙裔。Wǒ xuǎnzéle yīgè lóngyì.I chose a dragonborn.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen龙裔看起来非常酷！Lóngyì kàn qǐlái fēicháng kù!Dragonborn look really cool!
- 浩然 Haoran是的，而且他们很强。Shì de, érqiě tāmen hěn qiáng.Yes, and they are very strong.
