luan; mythical Chinese bird
A mythical bird from Chinese legend, often associated with the phoenix. Rare in modern Japanese; mainly found in classical literature or as a motif.
See also: 鸞鳥
The luan is a sacred bird that appears in Chinese legends.
mirror with a mythical Chinese bird carved into the back · 9th note of the ancient chromatic scale (approx. A sharp)
luan; mythical Chinese bird
From Chinese 鸞 (luán), a mythical bird. The exact origin of the word in Japanese is uncertain; it was likely borrowed as a literary term.