decorative roof ornament in traditional Chinese architecture, often taking the shape of a dragon or sea creature and placed at the ends of the main roof ridge to protect against fire

Ornamental carving of a hornless dragon head found on the tops of ancient structures such as stone monuments, pillars, palace steps, or ritual vessels

an intrepid or brave person; specifically one who is as fierce as a mythical lizard or a tiger

Steps of an imperial palace, historically carved with patterns of the hornless dragon [[螭|螭|chi1]]

A decorative carving of a hornless dragon head, commonly used as an architectural ornament on stone pillars, steps, monuments, or ritual vessels.

(literary) mountain demons and spirits; legendary monsters of the woods and rivers often described as having human faces and animal bodies

Decorative carved patterns of winding, hornless dragons, common on ancient Chinese bronzes and pillars from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods.