Lion dance - 英语词汇详解

Meaning 1：lion dance (Lion dance)

Lion dance 🔊

/ˈlaɪən dæns/

A performance where people wear lion costumes and dance, often during festivals.

lion dance 🔊

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/ˈlaɪən dæns/

A traditional performance in which dancers wear a lion costume and mimic the movements of a lion, often as part of festive celebrations.

📁 Category：Culture & History 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Compound of 'lion' and 'dance', literally meaning a dance imitating a lion.

💡 Mnemonic

Picture a lion moving rhythmically to drumbeats, chasing away bad luck.

📖 Example

During the Spring Festival, we watched a colorful lion dance in the street, and the lion even ate a lettuce for good luck! 🔊 During the Spring Festival, we watched a colorful lion dance in the street, and the lion even ate a lettuce for good luck!

🔗 Collocations

perform a lion dance – to execute the traditional lion dance performance

lion dance troupe – a group of performers specialized in lion dance

lion dance costume – the elaborate outfit worn by lion dancers

🔄 Synonyms

dragon dance (n.) – a similar festive performance but with a dragon costume

folk dance (n.) – a traditional dance of a particular community, often performed at festivals

🌱 Derivatives

lion dancer (n.) – a person who performs the lion dance

📖 Cultural Story

Originating in ancient China, the lion dance was performed to scare away evil spirits and bring good luck, especially during the Spring Festival and other celebrations. It is often accompanied by drums and cymbals.