Chinese
fènghuáng
Meaning: Phoenix
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

鳳凰
鳳
凰
凤凰
凤
凰

Example sentences

The phoenix is a divine bird in legend.
傳說鳳凰能在火中復活。
传说凤凰能在火中复活。
Legend has it that the phoenix can resurrect from fire.
傳說中的鳳凰身披五綵羽毛。
传说中的凤凰身披五彩羽毛。
The legendary phoenix is draped in five-colored feathers.
古代的人們相信鳳凰是祥瑞之鳥。
古代的人们相信凤凰是祥瑞之鸟。
Ancient people believed the phoenix was an auspicious bird.

Usage Notes

A mythical bird in Chinese mythology, symbol of high virtue and grace.

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