Definition
龙舞 (lóng wǔ) refers to the traditional Chinese dragon dance, a performance art where a team of dancers manipulates a long, flexible dragon figure on poles. It is commonly performed during festivals like the Lunar New Year to bring good luck and prosperity. The term is a noun for the dance itself, distinct from the verb phrase 舞龙 (wǔ lóng, 'to perform the dragon dance').
n.
dragon dance (traditional Chinese performance)
Examples
- ，龙舞。Chūnjié shí, jiē shàng huì yǒu jīngcǎi de lóng wǔ biǎoyǎn.During the Spring Festival, there will be wonderful dragon dance performances on the streets.
- 龙舞，。Tā cóngxiǎo xuéxí lóng wǔ, yǐjīng liàn le shí nián.He has been learning the dragon dance since childhood and has practiced for ten years.
- 龙舞，。lóng wǔ bùjǐn shì yì zhǒng yúlè, gèng shì yì zhǒng wénhuà chuánchéng.The dragon dance is not only a form of entertainment but also a cultural heritage.
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