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麒麟
qí​lín

qilin

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  1. 麒 qí
    opaque (segment carries no independent meaning)
    [mythical animal]
    (bound form) the male of the mythical qilin (the female being 麟 lín); used in the compound 麒麟 qí​lín
  2. 麟 lín
    opaque (segment carries no independent meaning)
    qilin
    (bound form) mythical beast, commonly translated as unicorn; short for 麒麟 qí​lín