Definition
蛟龙 is a mythical water dragon from Chinese folklore, often associated with floods and rain. Unlike the Western dragon, 蛟龙 is a benevolent though powerful creature that can transform into a flood dragon when in water. It appears in idioms like 蛟龙得水 ('the flood dragon returns to water' — meaning someone gets a chance to fully use their abilities). In modern usage, it is also used as a metaphor for a talented person who finally finds their ideal environment.
n.
mythical flood dragona dragon-like water creature in Chinese mythology
Examples
- ，蛟龙。Chuánshuō zhōng, jiāo lóng nénggòu yǐnfā hóngshuǐ.According to legend, the flood dragon can cause floods.
- 蛟龙。Zhè fú huà miáohuì le yì tiáo jiāo lóng zài yún zhōng téngfēi.This painting depicts a flood dragon soaring in the clouds.
- 蛟龙，。Tā rú jiāo lóng dé shuǐ, zài xīn gōngsī fāhuī le quánbù cáinéng.He was like a flood dragon returning to water, fully using his talents at the new company.
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