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龙凤
lóngfèng
Description
“龙凤”是龙和凤两种动物的合称，在中国文化里都是很吉祥的象征。
"龙凤" is a collective term for the dragon and phoenix, both auspicious symbols in Chinese culture.
人们常用它来形容特别优秀的人，也常出现在结婚的祝福里。
People often use it to describe exceptionally outstanding individuals and it frequently appears in wedding blessings.
Meanings
龙凤lóngfèng
dragon and phoenix (auspicious symbols)
这块玉上刻着龙凤的图案。
This piece of jade is carved with dragon and phoenix patterns.
龙凤lóngfèng
outstanding or talented people
他们两个都是人中龙凤。
Both of them are outstanding talents.
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Notes
- Etymology
龙 (dragon) + 凤 (phoenix), traditionally paired as male/female auspicious symbols.
- Nuance
龙凤胎 means boy-girl twins; the pair often implies a perfect, lucky match.
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