龙马精神

龍馬精神
lóngmǎ-jīngshén
idiom

Meanings

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

Examples

HSK 3
Zhù nín xīnnián lóngmǎ-jīngshén, shēntǐ jiànkāng!
Wishing you the spirit of a dragon-horse and good health in the new year!
HSK 3
Yéye suīrán niánjì dà le, háishi lóngmǎ-jīngshén.
Though grandfather is old, he still has the vigor of a dragon-horse.

Tips

culture
From 上裴晋公》 poem: '龙马精神姿.' A classic New Year greeting, especially to older relatives. 龙马 is a legendary dragon-horse hybrid - embodiment of unflagging energy.

Stroke Order

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shén