龙凤呈祥
龙凤呈祥 (lóng fèng chéng xiáng) literally means “dragon and phoenix present good omens” and expresses “a blessing of harmony and good fortune, especially in marriage”. This idiom is used when describing situations involving relationships and character.
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A blessing of harmony and good fortune, especially in marriage
Pronunciation: lóng fèng chéng xiáng Literal meaning: Dragon and phoenix present good omens
Origin & Usage
The dragon and the phoenix are the two great auspicious creatures of Chinese tradition, and in folk symbolism they are paired as male and female, which is why this phrase belongs above all to weddings. 呈祥 means 'to present good omens'. Dictionaries cite a Ming play, Wang Daokun's 《远山戏》, and the Qing novel 《儿女英雄传》 (chapter 28), where young guests teasing a bridegroom joke that he and his bride must be what people call 'dragon and phoenix bringing good omens' (龙凤呈祥). A well-known Peking opera titled 《龙凤呈祥》 tells the story of Liu Bei's marriage to Sun Quan's sister from 《三国演义》 chapter 54. The motif decorates wedding candles, bedding and cakes. At New Year it works as a wish for harmony and good fortune, especially to a married couple or newlyweds.
Examples
English: "The couple's wedding cake was decorated with a dragon and a phoenix, a wish for a happy marriage."
Chinese: 婚礼上，新人身后挂着一幅龙凤呈祥的刺绣。
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 龙凤呈祥 mean in English?
龙凤呈祥 (lóng fèng chéng xiáng) literally translates to “Dragon and phoenix present good omens” and is used to express “A blessing of harmony and good fortune, especially in marriage”. This Chinese idiom belongs to the Relationships & Character category.
When is 龙凤呈祥 used?
Situation: The couple's wedding cake was decorated with a dragon and a phoenix, a wish for a happy marriage.
What is the pinyin for 龙凤呈祥?
The pinyin pronunciation for 龙凤呈祥 is “lóng fèng chéng xiáng”.