凤 (fèng) — phoenix (mythical bird symbolizing grace and virtue in Chinese culture)
Definition
凤 (fèng) is the Chinese phoenix — a mythical bird that, paired with the dragon 龙, symbolizes good fortune and imperial power in traditional Chinese culture.
noun
phoenix (mythical bird symbolizing grace and virtue in Chinese culture)
Measure word · 只
Examples
- 凤。fèng Shì shén huà zhōng de jí xiáng niǎo.The phoenix is an auspicious bird in mythology.
- 凤。Zhè méi yù pèi shàng kè zhe yì tiáo lóng hé yì zhī fèng.This jade pendant is carved with a dragon and a phoenix.
- 凤。Gǔ dài huáng dì de yī fu shàng cháng xiù yǒu lóng hé fèng de tú àn.Ancient emperors' clothes often had dragon and phoenix patterns embroidered on them.
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