对于中国人来说，很快又是新的一年了。关于中国新年的称呼，我在此前的帖子里已有说明：https://www.italki.com/post/gW7jMGKlDXMFB6IUeS7QT5 For Chinese people, it will soon be a new Chinese year. I have already explained Why I call it Chinese Spring Festival but not Lunar New Year：https://www.italki.com/post/gW7jMGKlDXMFB6IUeS7QT5 明年是中国的龙年。“龙”在东西方的语境里完全不同。在汉语里，“龙”是一种传说中的动物。它具有多种动物的特征，能飞，能游泳，通常是力量、正义和吉祥的化身。 Next year is the Year of the Dragon in China. "Dragon" is completely different in the Eastern and Western contexts. In Chinese, "dragon" is a legendary animal with various animal characteristics. It is able to fly and swim. It is usually the embodiment of power, justice, and auspiciousness. 最早的龙（繁体字“龍”），可能是（扬子）鳄的象形。后来，在佛教和皇权的作用下，龙的形象也在发生转变。“龙”稳固成今天的形象，已经是较晚的事情了。 The earliest dragon (traditional Chinese character "龍") may be the pictogram of (Yang-tze) crocodiles. Later, under the influence of Buddhism and imperial power, the image of the dragon also underwent a transformation. It was already relatively late for the dragon to solidify its current image. 祝大家龙年快乐！ Wishing everyone a happy Dragon Year!