The Chinese Character 龍 (Dragon) - Meaning, Calligraphy, and Cultural Significance #3729282 (License: Personal Use)

This image displays the traditional Chinese character 龍 (pinyin: lóng), meaning “dragon,” written in a bold, expressive brushstroke style typical of calligraphic art. In Chinese culture, the dragon is a revered, benevolent creature associated with rain, rivers, imperial power, and good fortune-unlike Western depictions of dragons as malevolent. The character itself combines semantic and phonetic components, reflecting ancient logographic principles.

Used on educational sites about Chinese language or calligraphy, cultural heritage pages, astrology or zodiac resources (Year of the Dragon), and design assets for festivals like Lunar New Year. Matches user intent for learning characters, understanding symbolism, or sourcing high-quality iconography.