Every Lunar New Year, China ushers in a new zodiac sign from a cycle of 12 auspicious animals. This year, it’s the Year of the Dragon, or more accurately, the “Year of the Loong,” says ...

Anna Onuchina (right), a Russian student from Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, write the Chinese character "loong" under the guidance of Zhang Zhenzhong (middle) at a cultural studio in ...

BEIJING, Feb. 9 (Xinhua) -- As the Chinese New Year approaches, many Chinese people are using a word that English speakers may not be familiar with to translate the zodiac sign of the year to come ...

It’s the Year of the Dragon, or more accurately, the “Year of the Loong,” says Chinese state media, using its preferred term for the creature. But what’s in a name?

Some Chinese revelers have embraced the “loong” terminology, sending each other blessings of “loong” during the Lunar New Year – including, mostly notably, a top official from Hong Kong.

It’s the Year of the Dragon, or more accurately, the “Year of the Loong,” says Chinese state media, using its preferred term for the creature. But what’s in a name?

Hong Kong (CNN) — Every Lunar New Year, China ushers in a new zodiac sign from a cycle of 12 auspicious animals. Posted 2024-02-16T06:41:14+00:00 - Updated ...