No. 8,336 in Chinese
loong
"Loong" refers to a Chinese dragon, a mythical creature symbolizing power, strength, and good fortune.
In a sentence
龙是一种象征力量的神兽。
The dragon is a mythical creature symbolizing power.
Here, '龙' (pronounced 'loong' or more commonly 'long') refers to the mythological dragon, used in a symbolic sense.
长江被称为中国的母亲河，它的别名是大江大龙。
The Yangtze River is called China's Mother River, and its nickname is the Great Long River.
In this context, '龙' or 'loong' metaphorically represents grandeur and importance, as in the name '大龙'.
舞龙是农历新年期间的一种传统庆祝活动。
Dragon dancing is a traditional celebration during the Lunar New Year.
In this sentence, '龙' ('loong') is part of the term '舞龙,' describing the traditional dance involving a dragon-like figure.
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