How to write 龍

龍 lóng [名] 【本义】: An extraordinary mythical creature in ancient legends, characterized by scales and whiskers, capable of calling clouds and bringing rain. 1. Legendary divine animal, elongated, with scales and claws, able to create clouds and bring rain. 2. A symbol used for emperors in feudal times, also referring to items used by emperors. 3. Metaphor for heroes and outstanding talents. 4. One of the twelve zodiac animals, corresponding to the Earthly Branch "Chen." 5. Refers to long objects shaped like a dragon: water dragon, fire dragon, "carrying water and horses." 6. Refers to dragon-shaped patterns: dragon currency, dragon shields, dragon garments. 7. General term for things with dragon-shaped patterns or dragon-like forms: such as dragon ladles, dragon boats, and dragon team tea. 8. A fine horse. 9. Star name: ① One of the seven constellations in the east. ② Year star. ③ Tai Sui (the Grand Duke). 10. An official title in ancient legends. 11. Rain clouds formed by tornadoes. 12. In ancient geomancy, mountains are referred to as dragons. 13. In ancient alchemy, water or mercury was referred to as "dragon." 14. Abbreviation for Longquan sword, generally referring to fine swords. 15. Bud or sprout. 16. To connect or communicate. 17. To harmonize or be peaceful. 18. Name of a water plant, also known as "Rong." 19. Refers to glory or favor. 20. An ancient place name in the Lu territory from the Spring and Autumn period, now in present-day Tai'an, Shandong province. 21. Refers to "long" as in ridge or mound. 22. A surname. **龍** lóng [名] 【本义】: An extraordinary mythical creature in ancient legends, characterized by scales and whiskers, capable of calling clouds and bringing rain. 1. Same as the original meaning ([En.] dragon) 2. Used as a symbol for emperors in feudal times ([En.] imperial) 3. Metaphor for outstanding people ([En.] outstanding person) 4. Metaphor for fine horses ([En.] fine horse) 5. Metaphor for strong and magnificent prose or calligraphy ([En.] vigorous) 6. Metaphor for outspoken character ([En.] upright) 7. Colloquially refers to "not round" ([En.] not round) 8. A surname 通“ 尨 ”雜色. 1. Refers to mottled or speckled colors. Associated references from ancient texts illustrate the various contexts and adaptations of the character "dragon" throughout literature and history.