Contionary:龍
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Dan'a'yo
| Fact Table | |
|---|---|
| 中 | HSK/2 |
| 日 | 3 |
| 韓 | 高等 |
| SKIP/1/9/7 | |
| Radical/212 (龍) | |
Alternative Forms
Hanmun: 룡 ; Latin: lyong; Unacceptable: 竜,龙,龎
Pronunciation
(Dan'a'yo) IPA: /ljoŋ/
Noun
- dragon
Determiner
- marks reptiles
While this might appear to be an example of not following Shinjitai, even in Japan, 竜 is only used when the character is alone, and 龍 everywhere else. We have simplified made that rule more consistent, opting for the more difficult character because 竜 is unrecognizable (or misunderstood as 'turtle') by everyone outside of Japan.
Etymology: 月 + 立 on the left and a number of strokes on the right.
