龙的英文介绍

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龙的英文介绍

The people of China have a Long held belief that they are descendents of the Long,a tradition that is firmly embedded in their culture and one that is encountered across all aspects of Chinese society and in the minds of its people.Whereas in western cultures dragons are usually regarded as a symbol of malevolence,in China the Long is held in high esteem for its dignity and power for good.

From primitive times people have regarded the Long as an auspicious creature with the power to bless and influence their lives.As tribes fought for domination and came to be united under a common banner the Long was adopted as a national icon.Such was the mysterious creature’s power it was regarded as the god of rain,thunder,the rainbow,and the stars.In a society that was founded upon agriculture and animal husbandry totally reliant upon its natural environment and in particular the climate,the dragon was worshipped as the source of all that was beneficial to communal well being.This concept has been sustained for thousands of years as more and more deification was bestowed upon the dragon ranging from being a bringer of joy to prophecy and miracles.With the establishment of a feudal society,emperors compared themselves to the Long thereby making it the exclusive symbol of imperial majesty.Anyone who subsequently used the Long as a symbol either intentionally or erroneously could be regarded as offending their ruler and condemned to death.

The image of the Long has undergone a series of changes over the centuries becoming more and more mighty and beautiful.The original illustration on primitive bronze ware portrays it as ferocious and mysterious;in the Han Dynasty(206BC-220),it became magnificent and unrestrained;while during the Tang Dynasty(618-907),it was personalized as gentle,tamed and graceful.From the Song Dynasty onwards(960-1279),the design became delicate and flowery.

There are several different kinds of Long according to color,which may be yellow,blue,black,white or red.Of these the most highly revered was the yellow Long and so each emperor wore a gown decorated with a yellow Long pattern.

Although there are differences in appearance,the basics are similar.This is because it is a combination of the features of animals with which people were familiar.A Long has a protruding forehead indicating wisdom and antlers.Its ox’s ears denote success in the imperial examination;it has tiger’s eyes as a sign of power;eagle’s claws showing bravery;while a fish’s tail implies flexibility and the horse’s teeth are a mark of diligence and so on.