dragon's den; dragon's lair
Refers to a mythical cave or dwelling place of a dragon. Often used in legends, fantasy, or metaphorical contexts.
Legend says there is a dragon's den deep in the mountains.
auspicious site (feng shui); dragon's lair (feng shui)
In feng shui, a location where vital energy (qi) gathers, considered ideal for building temples, towns, or graves. The term literally means 'dragon's hole' and is a technical concept in Chinese geomancy.
In feng shui, building a house on a dragon's lair is said to bring prosperity.
Standard modern spelling using the simplified kanji 竜.
Traditional kanji spelling using 龍; often seen in historical or feng shui contexts.
Compound of 竜 (ryū, 'dragon') and 穴 (ketsu, 'hole' or 'cave'). The feng shui sense is a direct borrowing of the Chinese concept of 'dragon's lair' (lóngxué).