中国文化英文之龙文化dragoncultureinChina.pptVIP

;Content:1. Definition of dragon2. Origin of Chinese dragon3. Image of Chinese dragon4. Symbolic Value in China 5. Dragon warship in China6. Forms of dragon culture in China;Definition of Dragon;Eastern Dragon VS. Western Dragon;In contrast, Chinese 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.;Cautious Usage of “Dragon”;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. ;About the use of Loong:;Suggestions of Loong:;Origin of Chinese Dragon;Why did ancient Chinese people create such an imaginary animal?;Image of Chinese dragon;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. ;Symbolic Value in China;Dragon Warship in China;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. ;There are four major Dragon Kings, representing each of the four seas: The East Sea, the South Sea, the West Sea, and the North Sea. Because of this association, they are seen as “in charge” of water-related weather phenomenon. ;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 t