What does a dragon look like and what does it symbolize?

The moral and symbol of the dragon is:

The dragon has a strong enterprising spirit. The dragon's activity space is very broad, can go up to the nine heavens, can dive into the abyss. All kinds of art in the image of the dragon, most of the flying dragon, dragon or running dragon, vigorous, upward, mighty and unyielding. Most of the dragons in myths and legends are forward-looking, unstoppable and fearless.

At the same time, the dragon also symbolizes the spirit of independence, the artistic image of the Chinese dragon, and all kinds of cultural phenomena related to the dragon is also self-contained, unique. In traditional Chinese culture, although the dragon culture is inextricably linked with Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism, it has always maintained its relative independence and is not affiliated with any one religion.

Expanded:

Chinese dragon culture was introduced to Southeast Asia much earlier than Japan, and thus appears to be more primitive in nature. The dragon has a large head, somewhat like a lion or a bull, a thick belly, a large tail and small feet.

This image of the dragon can be seen everywhere in the architecture, costumes, carvings, and folk activities such as dragon boats, dragon dances, and dragon lanterns in this region. There are starry rivers and lakes south of the Yangtze River. Dragon boat culture is very developed. Bronze drums commanding dragon boat races are decorated with auspicious animal motifs such as dragons and phoenixes.

Japan in the Tang Dynasty and China's frequent exchanges, a lot of Chinese culture, promote its social progress. For example, Japan's traditional architecture and traditional clothing were actually exactly what they were during the Tang Dynasty in China. And at that time, Chinese dragons were all three-clawed, so Japan could only introduce three-clawed dragons from China. After the appearance of four-clawed dragons in China, it has begun to close the country and cut off communication with Japan.