2 sentences for 麒麟 (qí​lín)

1. 在中国古代传说中，麒麟是祥瑞之兽。

   zài Zhōng​guó gǔ​dài chuán​shuō zhōng, qí​lín shì xiáng​ruì zhī shòu.

   In ancient Chinese legends, the qilin is an auspicious beast.

   Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary

2. 郑和下西洋时，曾将长颈鹿作为麒麟进献给皇帝。

   Zhèng Hé xià Xī​yáng shí, céng jiāng cháng​jǐng​lù zuò​wéi qí​lín jìn xiàn​gěi huáng​dì.

   During Zheng He's voyages, he presented a giraffe to the emperor as a qilin.

   Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary