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龙泉

龍泉
Lóngquán
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Meanings

  1. 1 Longquan (county-level city in Zhejiang)
  2. 2 famous for celadon ware and ancient swords

Examples

龙泉青瓷在宋代享誉海内外。
Lóngquán qīngcí zài Sòng dài xiǎngyù hǎinèiwài.
Longquan celadon was renowned at home and abroad in the Song dynasty.
龙泉宝剑是中国传统名剑。
Lóngquán bǎojiàn shì Zhōngguó chuántǒng míng jiàn.
The Longquan sword is a famous traditional Chinese sword.

Tips

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Longquan in Zhejiang is the birthplace of two iconic crafts: 龙泉青瓷 (celadon, UNESCO Intangible Heritage) and 龙泉宝剑 (Longquan swords). The name 龙泉 'dragon spring' itself often appears in literary references to fine swords.

Stroke Order

龙 lóng
泉 quán