3. Chinese idiom about dragons

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Pronunciation:Sheng Long Huo Hu

(Lively dragon and active tiger )

The idiom is used to describe an energetic man .

Pronunciation:Long Sheng Jiu Zi

(The dragon has nine sons)
The idiom means each person has his strong points just like the dragon king’s sons all have different abilities.

Pronunciation: Yu Yueh Lung Men

(Fish jumped over Dragon Gate)

According to a Chinese legend, there is a place called "Dragon Gate (Long Men)." If a fish could swim upstream and jump over there, then the fish, would transform into a dragon and fly away.So the idiom is used to describe a man, after working very hard, gets lots of success and reputation in business or studies.

Pronunciation: Long Fei Feng Wu

(Flying Dragon and Dancing Phoenix )

The idiom is used to describe the words or calligraphy written by someone are very beautiful and elegant, and energetic, just like dragons flying  or phoenixes dancing.