金龙 (jīn lóng) — golden dragon (mythical creature, symbol of power and good fortune); Metal Dragon (17th year in the Chinese sexagenary cycle)
Definition
Literally 'golden dragon,' used both as a mythical symbol of power and good fortune (e.g. festival dragons) and as the name of the 17th year in the sexagenary cycle (the Metal Dragon year).
noun
golden dragon (mythical creature, symbol of power and good fortune)Metal Dragon (17th year in the Chinese sexagenary cycle)
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Examples
- ，金龙。Chūn jié de shí hou, jiē shàng yǒu hěn duō jīn lóng biǎo yǎn.During Spring Festival, there are many golden dragon performances on the streets.
- 金龙，。Jīn nián shì jīn lóng nián, hěn duō rén xī wàng yǒu hǎo yùn qì.This year is the Metal Dragon year, and many people hope for good luck.
- 金龙。Zhè jiā cān tīng de míng zì jiào jīn lóng.This restaurant is called Golden Dragon.
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