麒麟 (qí lín) — qilin (a mythical hooved creature in Chinese mythology, often referred to as the 'Chinese unicorn')
Definition
A mythical hooved creature in Chinese mythology — often called the 'Chinese unicorn,' but it has a dragon-like head, a single horn, and scales, and it traditionally appears as a peaceful omen of good fortune or a wise ruler.
noun
qilin (a mythical hooved creature in Chinese mythology, often referred to as the 'Chinese unicorn')
Measure word · 只
Examples
- 麒麟，。Chuán shuō zhōng qí lín chū xiàn de shí hou, tiān xià jiù huì tài píng.Legend says that when the qilin appears, the world will be at peace.
- 麒麟。Zhè fú huà shàng huà le yì zhī fēi cháng wēi wǔ de qí lín.This painting depicts a very majestic qilin.
- ，麒麟。Zài gù gōng lǐ, nǐ néng kàn dào hěn duō guān yú qí lín de diāo kè.In the Forbidden City, you can see many carvings of qilins.
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