What does dragon flying and phoenix dancing mean?

The meaning of "dragon flying and phoenix dancing" is to describe the powerful and flexible calligraphy strokes.

Pinyin: lóng fēi fèng wǔ.

Definition: Like a dragon flying; like a phoenix dancing. The original description of the mountain is winding and winding; unrestrained and majestic. It was superstitious in the old days; it was believed to be an imperial atmosphere. Now it describes the calligraphy strokes as elegant and colorful. Multi-finger cursive writing.

Source: Chapter 9 of "Lao Can's Travels" by Liu E of the Qing Dynasty: "Looking up, I saw four large screens hanging on the north wall, with cursive scripts like dragons and phoenixes dancing, which is amazing."

Usage: Joint form; used as predicate, object, attributive.

Synonyms

天马行空

Pinyin: tiān mǎ xíng kōng.

Interpretation: The Pegasus gallops at great speed; it seems to be flying in the air. It is often used as a metaphor for poetry and prose to be bold and unrestrained. It often refers to people who are impetuous; not practical. It also means that it is unrealistic.

Source: Ming Dynasty Liu Zizhong's "Preface to the Collected Poems of Sa Tianxi": "The reason why it is deified and transcends all other forms is almost like a horse moving in the air and making extraordinary steps."

Translation: Therefore, it can be superb and extraordinary, almost like a Pegasus walking in the air with extraordinary steps.