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龙 is the simplified counterpart of the complex traditional character 龍. The traditional form was a detailed pictograph of a dragon curled up, often depicted with a horned head, sinuous body, and scales. The simplified 龙 was adapted from the cursive script of 龍, condensing its right side into a flowing curve that only faintly suggests the original creature's silhouette. In meaning, it refers to the auspicious, water-controlling dragon of East Asian lore, fundamentally different from destructive Western dragons. By extension, it embodies imperial authority, the emperor, masculine vitality, and outstanding human excellence.
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恐龙非常大。
孩子们喜欢恐龙。
我喜欢吃龙虾。
龙舟比赛很热闹。
龙卷风非常危险。
我们在博物馆看到恐龙化石。
如果看到龙卷风，就要赶紧躲避。
中国古代皇帝常以龙象征权力。
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