水龙神话
shuǐ lóng shénhuà
Water dragon mythology · trad. 水龍神話
水龙神话 (shuǐ lóng shénhuà) refers to the rich body of myths, legends, and folklore in Chinese culture centered around water dragons. These powerful creatures are often associated with controlling water, weather, and natural disasters.
What does 水龙神话 (shuǐ lóng shénhuà) mean?
水龙神话 (shuǐ lóng shénhuà) means “water dragon mythology” in English.
When to use it
Neutral and academic. This term is used when discussing folklore, cultural studies, or traditional narratives. Related terms include 龙的传说 (lóng de chuánshuō, legends of dragons) or 中国神话 (zhōngguó shénhuà, Chinese mythology).
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “SHWAY-long SHEN-hwah.” “Shuǐ” is a third tone, “lóng” is a second tone, “shén” is a second tone, and “huà” is a fourth tone.
Other ways to say it
- 水龙传说shuǐ lóng chuánshuōlegends of water dragons
- 龙王传说lóngwáng chuánshuōlegends of Dragon Kings
- 中国龙文化Zhōngguó lóng wénhuàChinese dragon culture
Examples
中国的水龙神话非常丰富。
Zhōngguó de shuǐ lóng shénhuà fēicháng fēngfù.
The water dragon mythology in China is very rich.
在水龙神话中，龙是掌管雨水的神灵。
Zài shuǐ lóng shénhuà zhōng, lóng shì zhǎngguǎn yǔshuǐ de shénlíng.
In water dragon mythology, dragons are deities that control rain.
他对水龙神话很感兴趣。
Tā duì shuǐ lóng shénhuà hěn gǎnxìngqù.
He is very interested in water dragon mythology.
Pro tip: While 神话 (shénhuà) means “mythology,” 传说 (chuánshuō) means “legend” or “folktale.” In everyday conversation, 水龙传说 (legends of water dragons) might be used more often than 水龙神话 when referring to specific stories.
Related phrases
龙王神话 · Dragon king mythology龙的传说 · Dragon mythology海龙 · Sea dragon
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