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凤凰
fènghuáng
Description
凤凰是中国古代传说里的一种鸟，非常美丽，象征吉祥和幸福。
"凤凰" is a bird from ancient Chinese legends, very beautiful and symbolizing good fortune and happiness.
人们常在画和故事里看到龙和凤凰。
People often see dragons and "凤凰" in paintings and stories.
Meanings
凤凰fènghuáng
phoenix, a legendary Chinese bird symbolizing good fortune
这幅画上有一只金色的凤凰。
There is a golden phoenix in this painting.
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Notes
- Etymology
凤 originally the male bird and 凰 the female; together they form one word 'phoenix'.
- Nuance
often paired with 龙 (dragon), 龙凤 symbolizes a happy couple or good luck.
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