“龙/龍” (Long – Chinese dragon) is frequently translated as “dragon” in Western contexts. However, Long (龙/龍) in ancient China symbolizes auspiciousness, justice, prosperity, and strength, with unique shapes and characteristics. “Dragon” is a misleading translation, though now, Chinese people also refer to it as such. How does the Western depiction influence and possibly dominate our collective cultural perception? I sculpt a narrative of the Chinese Long, weaving through these reflections.

The title primarily references the dragon description in “The Fu Xi Studies” (a 1942 book by Wen Yiduo on Chinese mythology). We call ‘Long’ the “The nine resemblances/’九似’之物” (similar to nine animals)