龙

• 拼音: lóng
• 汉字拆解: 龙 = simplified from 龍, an ancient pictograph of the mythical dragon — one of the most complex traditional characters

含义

Dragon. The Chinese dragon, a symbol of power, good fortune, and imperial authority.

One of the most culturally significant symbols in Chinese civilisation. Unlike Western dragons, the Chinese dragon (龙) is benevolent, representing power, strength, and good luck. It is the symbol of the Chinese emperor and nation. Common in phrases like 龙年 (Year of the Dragon), 龙舟 (dragon boat), and 望子成龙 (hope one's child becomes successful). Also a common surname component.

例句

1. 中国人常常说自己是龙的传人。
2. 今年是龙年，很多人想生一个龙宝宝。
3. 端午节的时候人们会划龙舟。

用法指南

语境: culture, zodiac, festivals

语气: proud

正确说法

• 龙是中国文化的象征。(The dragon is a symbol of Chinese culture.)
• 他属龙，今年是他的本命年。(He was born in the Year of the Dragon — this year is his zodiac year.)

错误说法

• 龙很可怕。(In Chinese culture, dragons are not fearsome monsters — they are auspicious symbols. Saying dragons are scary reflects a Western dragon concept, not the Chinese one.)

起源与历史

An ancient pictograph depicting a mythical serpentine creature with horns and scales. The dragon has been a core symbol in Chinese culture for over 5,000 years, associated with rain, rivers, and imperial power.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal