Definition
火龙 literally means 'fire dragon'. It can refer to a festive procession of lanterns or torches shaped like a dragon, a common sight in traditional Chinese celebrations. It is also the name for the Fire Dragon year in the Chinese sexagenary cycle (the 53rd term, 丙辰). In geology, it may also refer to a type of topographic flue, though this usage is rare.
n.
fire dragon parade or procession (with lanterns/torches)Fire Dragon (the 53rd year in the Chinese sexagenary cycle)
Examples
- 火龙。Yuánxiāo jié yǒu zhuàngguān de huǒ lóng biǎoyǎn.The Lantern Festival features a spectacular fire dragon performance.
- 火龙2036。Xià yí ge huǒ lóng nián shì èr líng sān liù nián.The next Fire Dragon year is 2036.
- 火龙。Lǎo yìrén yòng dàocǎo hé huǒbǎ zhìzuò le jùdà de huǒ lóng.The old artisan used straw and torches to make a giant fire dragon.
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