Definition
鸾 is a mythical bird in Chinese mythology, often paired with the phoenix (凤) as a symbol of grace, nobility, and marital harmony. It appears in classical literature and idioms (e.g., 鸾凤和鸣 'harmony of luan and phoenix' — a blessing for a happy marriage). You won't hear it in daily conversation, but it's common in formal or literary contexts, especially wedding blessings and historical fiction.
n.
a mythical bird resembling the phoenixsymbolizing grace and marital harmony
Examples
- 鸾。Zhè fú huà shàng huà zhe yì zhī luán niǎo.This painting depicts a luan bird.
- “鸾”。Tāmen jiéhūn shí shōudào le “luán fèng hé míng” de zhùfú.They received the blessing 'harmony of luan and phoenix' at their wedding.
- ,鸾。Gǔdài chuánshuō zhōng, luán niǎo shì yì zhǒng xiángruì zhī niǎo.In ancient legends, the luan bird is an auspicious bird.
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