Definitions
old variant of 龍|龙[lóng]
Etymology
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The character 龒 is a variant of 龍 (lóng), the dragon, combining both ideographic and phonetic elements. Its structure prominently features the radical 龍, establishing its core meaning as the mythological creature. The lower component 示 (shì), meaning altar or spirits, modifies the standard form, connecting the dragon to ritual veneration. This variant, found in historical texts, reflects the dragon's traditional associations with imperial authority, rain, and celestial power, while illustrating the fluidity of character forms that share the same pronunciation and meaning.