chang kuo-lao
Definition
Proper noun * Chang Kuo-lao: One of the Eight Immortals (Ba Xian) in Chinese Taoist mythology and folklore. He is traditionally depicted as an old man who carries a bamboo tube drum and rides a white mule, often facing backwards.
Usage
- The name "Chang Kuo-lao" is used specifically to refer to this individual deity within the context of Taoist mythology and traditional Chinese culture.
- It functions as a proper noun and is not used with articles (a, an, the).
Examples
- In the painting, Chang Kuo-lao is shown riding his mule.
- The legend of Chang Kuo-lao is popular in many Chinese folk tales.
- Chang Kuo-lao is often associated with longevity and mystical powers.
Advanced Usage
- The figure of Chang Kuo-lao is a common subject in Chinese art, opera, and literature, symbolizing wisdom, eccentricity, and transcendence of the ordinary world.
Variants and Related Words
- Zhang Guolao: The modern Pinyin romanization of the same name (張果老).
- The Eight Immortals: The group of Taoist deities to which Chang Kuo-lao belongs.
- Immortal: A being who has achieved eternal life, a central concept in Taoism.
Synonyms
- Taoist Immortal: A general term for a figure like Chang Kuo-lao.
- Deity: A god or goddess (though "immortal" is a more specific Taoist concept).
Related Idioms or Cultural References
- While there are no direct English idioms, references to Chang Kuo-lao or The Eight Immortals in a text immediately evoke Chinese mythology, folklore, and themes of magic, longevity, and spiritual attainment.
Noun
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one of the 8 immortals of Taoism
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