Sentence Building for the Jin Dynasty Bronze Seated Dragon
The Jin Dynasty Bronze Seated Dragon is an important artifact from Chinese history. These sentences are designed for beginners to talk about this piece.
Scene 1: Asking About the Dragon
What is this artifact?
这是什么文物?
Zhè shì shénme wénwù?
This is the Bronze Seated Dragon from the Jin Dynasty.
这是金代的铜坐龙。
Zhè shì Jīn dài de tóng zuò lóng.
When was it made?
它是什么时候做的?
Tā shì shénme shíhòu zuò de?
It was made during the Jin Dynasty.
它是金代做的。
Tā shì Jīn dài zuò de.
Scene 2: Discussing the Dragon’s Appearance
How does the dragon look?
这个龙看起来怎么样?
Zhège lóng kàn qǐlái zěnme yàng?
It looks strong and powerful.
它看起来很强大。
Tā kàn qǐlái hěn qiángdà.
What is the dragon made of?
这个龙是用什么做的?
Zhège lóng shì yòng shénme zuò de?
It is made of bronze.
它是用铜做的。
Tā shì yòng tóng zuò de.
Scene 3: Learning About Its Meaning
What does the dragon represent?
这个龙代表什么?
Zhège lóng dàibiǎo shénme?
It represents strength and protection.
它代表力量和保护。
Tā dàibiǎo lìliàng hé bǎohù.
Where was it found?
它是在哪里发现的?
Tā shì zài nǎlǐ fāxiàn de?
It was found in a palace.
它是在宫殿里发现的。
Tā shì zài gōngdiàn lǐ fāxiàn de.