Chinese Zodiac: The Dragon

Chinese Zodiac: The Dragon Posted by Transparent Language on Jan 27, 2009 in Culture, Vocabulary

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Today’s topic is the Dragon.

People born in the year of the 龙 (dragon) were born to be people who can work 一心一意 (intently). The Dragon is also the only 虚构 (imaginary) animal of the zodiac. Their rather 活泼 (lively, vivacious) 风气 (style) may be characterized by the Dragon’s love of 冒险 (risk-taking) and pursuit of a 浪漫 (romantic) lifestyle. Somewhat puzzlingly, the Dragon can be appear to be 懒 (lazy) and devoid of any 积极 (proactive) tendencies. However, let it be known that when the Dragon is put into motion, they can 奋斗 (struggle/strive) beyond the capacity of any other sign. So who are these Dragons? Famous ones include Joan of Arc, Che Guevara, Bruce Lee, and Marilyn Monroe.

Years of the Dragon: 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, or 2024

Words

龙 long2 dragon
一心一意 yi1xin1yi2yi4 – intently
虚构 xu1gou4 imaginary
活泼 huo3po1 active
风气 feng1qi4 style
冒险 mao4xian3 take risks
浪漫 lang4man4 romantic
懒 lan3 lazy
积极 ji1ji2 proactive
奋斗 fen4dou4 struggle/strive

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natasha:

Andrew, I am a dragon. You better watch out 🙂
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melissa:

Dragons, I think are the most powerful of the animals. They command respect and demand it so. They are however very brave and wont flee in times of danger.