Dragons and phoenixes frequently appear in Chinese art.
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culture
The Chinese 凤凰 is not the same as the Western phoenix that rises from ashes. It symbolizes virtue, grace, and prosperity. Traditionally, 龙 (dragon) represents the emperor and 凤凰 represents the empress.
memory
凤 and 凰 are male and female of the same mythical bird — like a matched pair. Think of them as inseparable partners.
