龙王神话
lóng wáng shén huà
Dragon king mythology · trad. 龍王神話
龙王神话 (Lóngwáng shénhuà) refers to the rich body of Chinese folklore and legends centered around the Dragon Kings, powerful deities who control water, weather, and are often associated with oceans, rivers, and lakes. These myths are deeply ingrained in Chinese culture.
When to use it
Neutral. This term is used in cultural, historical, and literary contexts. When discussing specific aspects, you might refer to individual Dragon Kings (e.g., 东海龙王, Dragon King of the East Sea) or their temples (龙王庙).
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “Long-WANG shen-HWA.” 龙 (lóng) is a rising tone, 王 (wáng) is a rising tone, 神 (shén) is a rising tone, 话 (huà) is a falling tone.
Other ways to say it
- 龙王lóng wángDragon King (the deity itself)
- 四海龙王sì hǎi lóng wángDragon Kings of the Four Seas (a common collective reference)
- 龙王传说lóng wáng chuán shuōlegends of the Dragon King
Examples
龙王神话是中国民间信仰的重要组成部分。
lóng wáng shén huà shì zhōng guó mín jiān xìn yǎng de zhòng yào zǔ chéng bù fen 。
Dragon King mythology is an important part of Chinese folk beliefs.
在很多故事里，龙王掌管着降雨和河流。
zài hěn duō gù shì lǐ ， lóng wáng zhǎng guǎn zhe jiàng yǔ hé hé liú 。
In many stories, the Dragon King controls rainfall and rivers.
每年人们都会去龙王庙祈求风调雨顺。
měi nián rén men dōu huì qù lóng wáng miào qí qiú fēng tiáo yǔ shùn 。
Every year people go to Dragon King temples to pray for good weather and abundant rain.
Pro tip: The Dragon King is often depicted with both benevolent and wrathful aspects. While revered for bringing rain, he can also cause floods if angered, reflecting nature's unpredictable power.
Related phrases
龙 · Dragon饺子 · Dumpling金龙 · Gold dragon
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