noun
Chinese phoenix; Chinese firebird
Mythical bird in Chinese tradition, symbolizing virtue and grace. Often paired with the dragon. Not the same as the Egyptian phoenix (フェニックス), though sometimes confused.
See also: フェニックス
鳳凰は中国の伝説上の鳥で、平和の象徴とされている。
The hōō is a legendary Chinese bird and is considered a symbol of peace.
この寺院の天井には、龍と鳳凰の美しい絵が描かれている。
On the ceiling of this temple, beautiful paintings of a dragon and a hōō are depicted.