The Chinese Zodiac Culture 5- Dragon symbol

Thursday, January 12, 2023

The Chinese Zodiac not only integrates ordinary creatures into Chinese life, but its natural habits are endowed with many cultural meanings, from animals to gods, and receive respect and worship. Only the combination of natural creatures and cultural gods can form a complete impression of zodiac animals. Let’s go to learn more about Dragon生肖龙(sheng xiao long).

Chinese Zodiac Dragon

There are many theories about the origin of the dragon. Wen Yiduo infers that the clan with the snake as the totem has successively merged many other totem clans, forming a "dragon totem with the snake as the main body, with the head of the horse, the tail of the hyena, the horn of the deer, the claws of the dog, the scales and whiskers of the fish".

The dragon in ancient mythology is not sacred and inviolable. Nuwa refined stone to mend the sky and "killed the black dragon to help Jizhou". The dragon became a symbol of imperial power after the Han Dynasty. The emperor wore a Dragon Robe, sat on a dragon chair, took a dragon boat and sat on a dragon chariot. When the emperor died, he was called Long Yu Bin Tian. The Dragon Robe of the Qing Dynasty is composed of nine golden dragons and the "Ninth Five Year statue". There are countless dragon patterns in the Forbidden City in Beijing. If people use dragon patterns, they will suffer accidents.

The dragon is the God of clouds and rain. "Huainanzi Lin Xun" said, "drought builds earth dragons", and "Lun Heng chaotic dragons" said, "husband earth tiger can't cause wind, Earth Dragon can cause rain". Since the Song Dynasty, almost every village has a dragon king temple. In case of flood and drought, people have to offer animals to the Dragon King to control the rain and pray for good weather. it is also said that the Dragon cannot decide the rainfall by itself. In journey to the west, the Dragon King of Jinghe River was beheaded for violating the Jade Emperor's rainfall will.

long wang

The dragon symbolizes being outstanding and extraordinary. Confucius praised Lao Tzu for "the Dragon riding on the wind and cloud and going to the nine heaven"; Zhuge Liang is called "Mr. Wolong". Cai Yong often lies drunk on the street and is called "drunk dragon". Parents hope their children will become a dragon.

Sign up for a free trial now!

FAQ / Tips

Our instructors are highly skilled and experienced experts in Chinese language teaching, with proficiency in multiple languages. They hold at least a bachelor's degree in teaching Chinese as a foreign language, and possess extensive teaching experience and knowledge. Through a rigorous selection process and ongoing training, our instructors are equipped to provide students with authentic pronunciation, accurate language usage, and cultural background knowledge, all of which are essential for achieving mastery of the Chinese language.
Our Chinese learning method is focused on personalized and interactive one-on-one lessons with a professional teacher. The lessons are conducted live through our online teaching platform, which allows you to see and talk to the teacher. You can schedule the lessons at a time that suits you, and the teacher will tailor the lesson content to your specific needs and goals. During the lesson, you can ask questions and receive feedback from the teacher to ensure you understand and master the knowledge and skills being taught. We also have a student service team and academic coordinator team to assist you with your learning and provide any additional support you may need.Overall, our method is designed to be flexible, personalized, and interactive to help you achieve your language learning goals.
Thank you for choosing Chinese Learning for your language learning needs.If you need to cancel or reschedule a lesson, please do so at least 4 hours ahead of time. To request a cancellation, please send an email to ivy.wang @chineselearning.com or service @chineselearning.com.We appreciate your cooperation and understanding, and we look forward to providing you with the best learning experience possible."
If you have any questions or concerns, you can send an email to: service @chineselearning.com.We have a team of professionals who will be happy to assist you with any issues as soon as possible.
Our learning is different from traditional language learning in a number of ways. Firstly, we use technology to enhance the learning experience and provide personalized learning paths for each student. Secondly, our focus is not just on language proficiency, but also on cultural understanding and practical application of the language.Thirdly, we place a strong emphasis on developing speaking and listening skills, as well as reading and writing.Additionally, we incorporate modern teaching methods and materials, such as multimedia resources and interactive exercises.Finally, our courses are designed to be flexible and adaptable, allowing students to learn at their own pace and according to their own schedule.
Yes, our website offers courses in both traditional and simplified Chinese characters. You can choose the character set that you want to learn based on your personal preference or learning goals.Our courses are designed to accommodate learners of all levels and backgrounds, so whether you are a beginner or an advanced learner, we have resources that can help you improve your Chinese language skills.