鳳凰
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Meanings
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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
The hōō is a legendary Chinese bird and is considered a symbol of peace.
On the ceiling of this temple, beautiful paintings of a dragon and a hōō are depicted.