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 Simplified  Traditional  Ancient forms  Archaic forms
   traditional form

Variants

Phonetic

Semantic

Apparent
Mandarin
long2, long3, mang2
English
Definitions
dragon; Long; imperial; symbolic of emperor
Etymology
Notes
Originally a snake-like beast with fangs and something on top its head ; mouth was changed to flesh (compare bear ); finally half of was added to the right side