雷公 (Léi Gōng) — Thunder God (deity in Chinese mythology)
Definition
The mythological deity of thunder, often paired with 电母 (Lightning Goddess). Used for cultural reference, not daily conversation.
noun
Thunder God (deity in Chinese mythology)
Measure word · 位
Examples
- ，雷公。Zài zhōng guó shén huà zhōng, Léi Gōng shì zhǎng guǎn léi diàn de shén.In Chinese mythology, the Thunder God is the deity in charge of thunder and lightning.
- ，雷公。Mín jiān chuán shuō lǐ, Léi Gōng hé diàn mǔ cháng cháng yì qǐ chū xiàn.In folk legends, the Thunder God and the Lightning Goddess often appear together.
- 雷公。Yǒu xiē miào lǐ gòng fèng zhe Léi Gōng de diāo xiàng.Some temples enshrine statues of the Thunder God.
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