HSK · Level 2
130 words
Chinese word
龙
Pronunciation
Pinyinlóng
Meaning
- noundragon
Example
他画了一条龙。tā huà le yì tiáo lóng
He drew a dragon.
More examples
春节的时候，人们喜欢看舞龙表演。chūn jié de shí hòu rén men xǐ huān kàn wǔ lóng biáo yǎn
During Spring Festival, people enjoy watching dragon dance performances.
Core concept
A powerful legendary creature whose long, horned form serves as a positive symbol of strength, fortune, and natural power.
Common phrases
舞龙wǔ lóng
dragon dance
龙年lóng nián
Year of the Dragon
Similar words
恐龙kǒng lóng: A large prehistoric animal known today through the fossils it left behind.
动物dòng wù: A living creature that breathes, grows, and can move on its own.
蛇shé: A creature with a long body and no legs that moves by crawling.
Definition in Chinese
传说中具有神力的动物，通常为长体有角的形象，作为吉祥与力量的文化象征出现，且在合成词中可能指代其他事物。chuán shuō zhōng jù yǒu shén lì de dòng wù tōng cháng wèi cháng tǐ yǒu jiǎo de xíng xiàng zuò wéi jí xiáng yǔ lì liàng de wén huà xiàng zhēng chū xiàn qiě zài hé chéng cí zhōng kě néng zhǐ dài qí tā shì wù
Word origin
Ancient written versions of 龙 (lóng, "dragon") grew from picture-like forms representing the mythical animal, linking the character's shape to its original meaning.
Usage tips
- In Chinese compounds and names, this word can describe a person or thing seen as outstanding, so it often carries praise rather than merely naming a creature.