龙舞 (lóng wǔ) — dragon dance (traditional Chinese performance)

Definition

Traditional Chinese performance where dancers move a long dragon figure on poles, especially at festivals like Chinese New Year. More of a cultural/ceremonial event than a stage dance.

noun

dragon dance (traditional Chinese performance)

Examples

，龙舞。
Chūn jié shí, jiē shàng huì yǒu jīng cǎi de lóng wǔ biǎo yǎn.
During the Spring Festival, there will be wonderful dragon dance performances on the streets.
龙舞，。
Tā cóng xiǎo xué xí lóng wǔ, yǐ jīng liàn le shí nián.
He has been learning the dragon dance since childhood and has practiced for ten years.
龙舞，。
lóng wǔ Bù jǐn shì yì zhǒng yú lè, gèng shì yì zhǒng wén huà chuán chéng.
The dragon dance is not only a form of entertainment but also a cultural heritage.

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