龙飞凤舞
龙飞凤舞 (lóng fēi fèng wǔ) literally means “dragon flies phoenix dances” and expresses “dynamic elegance”. This idiom is used when describing situations involving life philosophy.
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Dynamic elegance
Pronunciation: lóng fēi fèng wǔ Literal meaning: Dragon flies phoenix dances
Origin & Usage
Dragon (龙) in flight (飞), phoenix (凤) in dance (舞). The phrase belongs above all to calligraphy, describing the running and cursive scripts where the brush does not lift and the characters move. It has a second life worth knowing about, because the same qualities describe handwriting that cannot be read: said of a doctor's prescription or a student's notes, 龙飞凤舞 is a polite way of saying the writing is illegible, and the compliment and the complaint are the same four characters.
Examples
English: "The calligraphy exhibition showcased works that were vibrant and full of life."
Chinese: 这次书法展览的作品龙飞凤舞，生动活泼。
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 龙飞凤舞 mean in English?
龙飞凤舞 (lóng fēi fèng wǔ) literally translates to “Dragon flies phoenix dances” and is used to express “Dynamic elegance”. This Chinese idiom belongs to the Life Philosophy category.
When is 龙飞凤舞 used?
Situation: The calligraphy exhibition showcased works that were vibrant and full of life.
What is the pinyin for 龙飞凤舞?
The pinyin pronunciation for 龙飞凤舞 is “lóng fēi fèng wǔ”.