冰龙
bīng lóng
Ice dragon · trad. 冰龍
冰龙 (bīnglóng) literally means "ice dragon" and refers to a mythical or fantasy creature associated with ice, cold, and winter. It's a common concept found in fantasy literature, video games, and folklore across various cultures.
When to use it
This term is descriptive and primarily used in contexts of fantasy, gaming, or mythology. It does not carry a social formality register like greetings or polite phrases.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like "bing-LONG." 冰 (bīng) is a high, flat first tone, and 龙 (lóng) is a rising second tone.
Other ways to say it
- 寒冰龙hán bīng lóngcold ice dragon (emphasizes coldness)
- 冰霜巨龙bīng shuāng jù lóngice frost giant dragon (often used in games for a more epic feel)
- 雪龙xuě lóngsnow dragon (a related concept)
Examples
游戏里有一只强大的冰龙。
yóu xì lǐ yǒu yì zhī qiáng dà de bīng lóng 。
There's a powerful ice dragon in the game.
传说中，冰龙守护着北方的宝藏。
chuán shuō zhōng ， bīng lóng shǒu hù zhe běi fāng de bǎo zàng 。
In legends, ice dragons guard the northern treasures.
他召唤出一条冰龙来攻击敌人。
tā zhào huàn chū yì tiáo bīng lóng lái gōng jī dí rén 。
He summoned an ice dragon to attack the enemy.
Pro tip: The character 冰 (bīng) means "ice" and is a common component in words related to coldness or freezing. 龙 (lóng) is the revered Chinese dragon, often symbolizing power and good fortune, though in fantasy, ice dragons can be formidable adversaries.
Related phrases
龙 · Dragon饺子 · Dumpling金龙 · Gold dragon
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