中国文化英文PPT之龙文化dragon culture in China
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Fenghuang
• Fenghuang are mythological birds of East Asia that reign over all other birds. The males are called Feng and the females Huang. In modern times, however, such a distinction of gender is often no longer made and the Feng and Huang are blurred into a single feminine entity so that the bird can be paired with the Chinese dragon, which has male connotations.
dragon
• Chinese dragons are legendary creatures in Chinese mythology and folklore.In Chinese art, dragons are typically portrayed as long, scaled, serpentine creatures with four legs. In yin and yang terminology(术语), a dragon is yang and complements a yin fenghuang “Chinese phoenix(长 生鸟)".
The Culture of China
• Dragon • Forbidden City • Great Wall • Shaolin Temple • Chopsticks • Spring Festival • Qingming Festival • Duanwu Festival • Mid-Autumn Festival
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Vietnam dragon
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Chinese Dragon
Chinese dragons are legendary creatures in Chinese mythology and Chinese folklore. The dragons have many animal-like forms such as turtles and fish, but are most commonly depicted as snake-like with four legs. Chinese dragons traditionally symbolize potent and auspicious powers, particularly control over water, rainfall, typhoons, and floods. The dragon is also a symbol of power, strength, and good luck for people who are worthy of it. With this, the Emperor of China usually used the dragon as a symbol of his imperial power and strength.
Han Dynasty to the Wei and Jin Dynasties’long is generally in accordance with the image of the dragon, with wings.
After the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the long's body gradually grow, wings began to degenerate into slender ribbon.
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Western dragons
• Western dragons are portrayed as evil because they would eat people or destroy villages. So there is much folklore about the fighting between heroes and dragons. But there are still some exceptions. Some of them are wise and would help people when they need advice.
• As we know, western dragons seldom appear in festivals.
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4.They are powerful.
Western and Chinese dragons are the symbols of power.
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5. They are the composite.
• We can see many animals’ features on
Chinese and western dragons.
The Chinese dragon is depicted as a long,scaled,snakelike creature with five claws. They are shown in the colors blue, black, white, red, or yellow.
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For Chinese people, dragon is a composite of parts from nine animals: the horns of a deer; the head of a camel(驼 头); the eyes of a devil; the neck of a snake; the abdomen of a large cockle; the scales of a carp(鱼鳞); the claws of an eagle(鹰爪); the paws of a tiger; and the ears of an ox.
Western dragons
• Western dragons are portrayed as evil because they would eat people or destroy villages. So there is much folklore about the fighting between heroes and dragons. But there are still some exceptions. Some of them are wise and would help people when they need advice.
• As we know, western dragons seldom appear in festivals.
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谢谢观赏
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4.They are powerful.
Western and Chinese dragons are the symbols of power.
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5. They are the composite.
• We can see many animals’ features on
Chinese and western dragons.
The Chinese dragon is depicted as a long,scaled,snakelike creature with five claws. They are shown in the colors blue, black, white, red, or yellow.
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For Chinese people, dragon is a composite of parts from nine animals: the horns of a deer; the head of a camel(驼 头); the eyes of a devil; the neck of a snake; the abdomen of a large cockle; the scales of a carp(鱼鳞); the claws of an eagle(鹰爪); the paws of a tiger; and the ears of an ox.
关于龙文化的英语资料
关于龙文化的英语资料English:The dragon holds a significant place in Chinese culture, representing power, strength, and good luck. In Chinese mythology, dragons were said to control the weather, bring rain for the crops, and protect the people. The dragon is also associated with the emperor and was often seen as a symbol of imperial power. Dragons can be found in various forms of Chinese art, such as paintings, sculptures, and even dance. The dragon dance, for example, is performed during Chinese New Year to drive away evil spirits and bring good fortune for the coming year. Additionally, many Chinese proverbs and idioms reference dragons, illustrating their enduring cultural significance.中文翻译:龙在中国文化中占据着重要的地位，代表着力量、力量和好运。
在中国神话中，龙被认为控制着天气，为农作物带来雨水，并保护人民。
龙也与皇帝联系在一起，通常被视为帝国权力的象征。
龙可以在各种形式的中国艺术中找到，如绘画、雕塑，甚至舞蹈。
例如，龙舞是在中国新年期间表演的，以驱散邪恶的灵魂，为来年带来好运。
中国龙Chinese-Dragon全英文介绍PPT英语课用
Vietnam dragon
Now , we mainly talk about
Chinese Dragon
Chinese dragons are legendary creatures in Chinese mythology and Chinese folklore. The dragons have many animal-like forms such as turtles and fish, but are most commonly depicted as snake-like with four legs. Chinese dragons traditionally symbolize potent and auspicious powers, particularly control over water, rainfall, typhoons, and floods. The dragon is also a symbol of power, strength, and good luck for people who are worthy of it. With this, the Emperor of China usually used the dragon as a symbol of his imperial power and strength.
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中国龙Chinese-Dragon全英文介绍PPT英语课用培训讲学
There are two most well-known cultural traditions of drage Chinese dragon
THE EUROPEAN DRAGON
The European dragon, derived from European folk traditions and ultimately related to Balkans and Western Asian mythologies. Most are depicted as reptilian creatures with animal-level intelligence, and are uniquely six-limbed (four legs and a separate set of wings).
Han Dynasty to the Wei and Jin Dynasties’long is generally in accordance with the image of the dragon, with wings.
After the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the long's body gradually grow, wings began to degenerate into slender ribbon.
Song and Yuan Dynasties, the dragon's image began to shape.
LONG’S CLASSIFICATION
Yinglong (Chinese: 應龍; pinyin: yìnglóng; Wade–Giles: ying-lung; literally: "responding dragon"), winged dragon associated with rains and floods, used by Yellow Emperor to kill Chi You Jiaolong (Chinese: 蛟龍; pinyin: jiāolóng; Wade–Giles: chiao-lung; literally: "crocodile dragon"), hornless or scaled dragon, leader of all aquatic animals Huanglong (Chinese: 黃龍; pinyin: huánglóng; Wade–Giles: huang-lung; literally: "yellow dragon"), hornless dragon symbolizing the emperor Qinglong (Chinese: 青龍; pinyin: qīnglóng; Wade–Giles: ch'ing-lung; literally: "Azure Dragon"), the animal associated with the East in the Chinese Four Symbols, mythological creatures in the Chinese constellations
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Definition of Dragon
Dragon cultures exit in both the Eastern and Western world. However, there are totally different connotations under the different culture backgrounds.
The Chinese even have a year of
the dragon, and it is said that anyone born in this year will be healthy, wealthy, and wise.
Cautious Usage of “Dragon”
Some scholars believe that they can be distinguished in spelling. English one is spelled as “dragon” while the Chinese one as “loong”. However, the ideas have not been in broad agreement so far.
Great attention is required when the word “dragon” comes into use.
1. A person is like a dragon.----not a compliment at all.
2. If you call a woman a dragon ---- she is fierce and unpleasant. 3. She is a bit a dragon around here. ----She is a domineering woman.
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Western dragons look different form Chinese dragon. The typical Western dragon is a large, scaly creature like a dinosaur or a huge lizard.It has wings and four legs.
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For Chinese people, dragon is a composite of parts from nine animals: the horns of a deer; the head of a camel(驼头); the eyes of a devil; the neck of a snake; the abdomen of a large cockle; the scales of a carp(鱼鳞); the claws of an eagle(鹰爪); the paws of a tiger; and the ears of an ox.
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3. Dragons and festivals
• Chinese dragons often appear in Chinese festivals, celebration and weddings.
• For example:Dragon Boat Festival
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Western dragons • As we know, western dragons seldom appear in festivals.
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2. Symbol of imperial authority The dragon, especially yellow or golden dragons with five claws on each foot, was a symbol for emperor in many Chinese dynasties. The imperial throne was called the Dragon Throne. During the late Qing Dynasty, the dragon was even adopted as the national flag. The dragon is featured in the carving in the imperial palaces and tombs.
In order to distinguish the Chinese dragon “龙” and the English dragon, some dictionaries call the Chinese one as “Chinese dragon” to distinct from the English one. Some scholars believe that they can be distinguished in spelling. English one is spelled as “dragon” while the Chinese one as “loong”. However, the ideas have not been in broad agreement so far.
Dragon Warship in China
1. Ruler of weather and water Chinese dragons are strongly associated with water in popular belief. They are believed to be the rulers of moving bodies of water, such as waterfalls, rivers, seas or flood.
About the use of Loong:
Suggestions of Loong:
As the image of China in the world is dragon, the westerners, especially the Christians, often misunderstand Chinese characters. They may think China is a barbarous people for the difference in culture. Thus, the promotion of adopting “loong” seems quite necessary in maintaining the Chinese image which is actually a kind and persistent people.
Origin of Chinese Dragon
Some scholars believe that dragon originated from totems of different tribes in ancient China. Some suggest that it comes from a stylized depiction of existing animals, such as snakes, fish or crocodiles. In all, dragon doesn’t exist at all; it is an imaginary animal.
Eastern Dragon VS. Western Dragon
Western dragon is considered as the embodiment of Sadan, who is believed as evil, and mostly takes on a form of monster. Dragons from the West are said to breathe fire and are seen as unwanted and something that a hero must work to get rid of. These dragons try to kill people who get near them by breathing out fire. They also have great wings and sharp claws.
Forms of dragon culture in China
1. The dragon plays an important part in Chinese Festivals.
2. The dragon dance has a long history, which was already a popular event during the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD).
Symbolic Value in China
Historically, the dragon was the symbol of the Emperor of China, for dragons are viewed as being potent and auspicious powers. Chinese emperors think they are the real dragons and the sons of heaven. Thus the beds they sleep on are called the dragon beds, the throne called the dragon seat, and the emperor's ceremonial dresses called the dhinese dragon traditionally symbolizes strength and auspicious powers, particularly control over water, rainfall and floods.
It is also a symbol of good luck. The Chinese even have a year of the dragon, and it is said that anyone born in this year will be healthy, wealthy, and wise.
Image of Chinese dragon
Nobody really knows where the dragon comes from. The dragon looks like a combination of many animals, is described visually as a composite of parts from nine animals:
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In some Chinese legends, an Emperor might be born with a birthmark in the shape of a dragon. And in contrast, the Empress of China was often identified with the Fenghuang, or phoenix.
Cautious Usage of “Dragon”
Great attention is required when the word “dragon” comes into use. 1. A person is like a dragon.----not a compliment at all. 2. If you call a woman a dragon ---- she is fierce and unpleasant. 3. She is a bit a dragon around here. ----She is a domineering woman.
In times of drought or flooding, it was customary for the local gentry and government officials to lead the community in offering sacrifices and conducing other religious rites to appease the dragon, either to ask for rain.
6. Forms of dragon culture in
China
Definition of Dragon
Dragon cultures exit in both the Eastern and Western world. However, there are totally different connotations under the different culture backgrounds.
“角似鹿，头似驼，眼如兔，项似蛇，腹如蜃，鳞如鱼，爪似鹰，掌似虎，身如 牛。”
The horns of a deer; the head of a camel; the eyes of a rabbit; the neck of a snake; the abdomen of a large cockle; the scales of a carp; the claws of an eagle; the paws of a tiger; and the ears of an ox.