Decoding ‘Loong’: Why Some Chinese Animal Names Reference Dragons
Discover why certain Chinese animal names include ‘loong,’ linking them to dragons as the Year of the Dragon approaches.
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Explore the origins of the Chinese loong, a powerful symbol in history and the upcoming Year of the Dragon.
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