Chase The Dragon

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /tʃeɪs ðə ˈdræɡən/

Definitions of chase the dragon

noun dragon

Example Sentences

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

Example Sentences

A1 He chases the dragon in his dreams.

A2 The children love to chase the dragon at the playground.

B1 Some people believe that chasing the dragon can lead to addiction.

B2 After watching the movie, he decided to chase the dragon and try heroin.

C1 The dangerous practice of chasing the dragon has severe consequences.

C2 Despite knowing the risks, some individuals still choose to chase the dragon for a temporary high.

article a word that specifies a noun

Example Sentences

A1 The children like to chase the dragon in the park.

A2 In some cultures, people believe it is good luck to chase the dragon.

B1 The festival featured a traditional dragon dance where participants would chase the dragon through the streets.

B2 During the Chinese New Year celebrations, people chase the dragon as part of the festivities.

C1 The ancient legend tells of a warrior who had to chase the dragon in order to save the kingdom.

C2 In the fantasy novel, the hero embarks on a quest to chase the dragon and reclaim the lost treasure.

Examples of chase the dragon in a Sentence

formal The police were called to apprehend the suspects who were attempting to chase the dragon in the park.

informal I heard some kids talking about trying to chase the dragon last night.

slang I can't believe he's still chasing the dragon after all these years.

figurative Some people turn to drugs to chase the dragon of their past traumas.

Grammatical Forms of chase the dragon

past tense

chased

plural

chase the dragons

comparative

chasing the dragon more aggressively

superlative

chasing the dragon most intensely

present tense

chases the dragon

future tense

will chase the dragon

perfect tense

has chased the dragon

continuous tense

is chasing the dragon

singular

chases the dragon

positive degree

chase the dragon

infinitive

to chase the dragon

gerund

chasing the dragon

participle

chased the dragon

Origin and Evolution of chase the dragon

First Known Use: 1920 year
Language of Origin: Chinese
Story behind the word: The phrase 'chase the dragon' is believed to have originated in China, referring to the act of smoking opium.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'chase the dragon' has come to be associated with drug use in general, particularly the act of smoking drugs to achieve a high.