龙马精神

龍馬精神

lóngmǎjīngshén

idiom

Meanings

1 the spirit of the dragon-horse
2 vigorous spirit, especially in the elderly

Characters

essence / spirit

spirit / vitality

Examples

祝您新年龙马精神，身体健康！

Zhù nín xīnnián lóngmǎjīngshén, shēntǐ jiànkāng!

Wishing you the spirit of a dragon-horse and good health in the new year!

爷爷虽然年纪大了，还是龙马精神。

Yéye suīrán niánjì dà le, háishi lóngmǎjīngshén.

Though grandfather is old, he still has the vigor of a dragon-horse.

Tips

culture

From 李郢《上裴晋公》诗: '四朝忧国鬓如丝，龙马精神鹤姿.' A classic New Year greeting, especially to older relatives. 龙马 is a legendary dragon-horse hybrid — embodiment of unflagging energy.

Stroke Order

龙 lóng

马 mǎ

精 jīng

神 shén