黑龙神话
hēi lóng shén huà
Black dragon mythology · trad. 黑龍神話
黑龙神话 (hēilóng shénhuà) refers to the rich body of myths, legends, and folklore surrounding black dragons in Chinese culture. These stories often depict black dragons as powerful deities associated with water, rain, and sometimes even natural disasters.
When to use it
This is a descriptive term used in cultural, historical, or academic contexts. It's neutral in formality. Related terms like 黑龙传说 (hēilóng chuánshuō, "black dragon legends") or 龙的传说 (lóng de chuánshuō, "dragon legends") can be used depending on the specific focus.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like "HEY-long SHEN-hwa." 黑 (hēi) is a flat, high tone like "HEY." 龙 (lóng) is a rising tone, like "LONG" in "long time." 神 (shén) is also a rising tone, like "SHEN" in "shenanigans." 话 (huà) is a falling tone, like "HWA" in "wah-wah."
Other ways to say it
- 黑龙传说hēi lóng chuán shuōblack dragon legends
- 龙的传说lóng de chuán shuōdragon legends (more general)
- 中国龙文化zhōng guó lóng wén huàChinese dragon culture
Examples
黑龙神话是中国文化的重要组成部分。
hēi lóng shén huà shì zhōng guó wén huà de zhòng yào zǔ chéng bù fen 。
Black dragon mythology is an important part of Chinese culture.
这部电影讲述了一个关于黑龙神话的故事。
zhè bù diàn yǐng jiǎng shù le yí gè guān yú hēi lóng shén huà de gù shì 。
This movie tells a story about black dragon mythology.
在很多地方，黑龙神话与祈雨仪式有关。
zài hěn duō dì fāng ， hēi lóng shén huà yǔ qí yǔ yí shì yǒu guān 。
In many places, black dragon mythology is related to rain-praying rituals.
Pro tip: In Chinese culture, dragons, including black dragons, are generally benevolent symbols of power, good fortune, and control over water, unlike the often malevolent dragons in Western mythology.
Related phrases
龙 · Dragon饺子 · Dumpling金龙 · Gold dragon
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