Meaning of dragon year | Babel Free
/ˈdɹæɡənˌjɜː(ɹ)/Definitions
A year that corresponds with the fifth animal sign in the Chinese zodiac and occurs once every 12 years.
Singapore
Examples
“The Dragon takes over from the Rabbit on Feb 17, but according to a prominent astrologer, the Dragon Year actually dawns on Feb 4.”
“The dragon is the symbol of power and wealth, but being born in a dragon year is more the financial equivalent of having a strong tail wind.”
“Last year, there were more than 42,600 live births, boosted by the auspicious Dragon Year.”
“In 2011 and 2012, prospective parents in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore admitted to consciously timing their pregnancy for a dragon year.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.