bì​xì

bixi

  • created sense approved 赑屃/贔屭 · bì​xì · bixi — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    赑屃 / 贔屭

    bì​xì

    bixi

    A mythological creature from Chinese folklore that resembles a turtle with a dragon's head, known for its immense strength and ability to carry heavy loads; these are often seen carved as the stone plinths for steles.

    赑 (opaque) → 赑/贔 · bì · [bound form] 屃 (opaque) → 屃/屭 · xì · (bound form) mythological tortoise

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  • created sense approved 赑屃/贔屭 · bì​xì · strenuous — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    赑屃 / 贔屭

    bì​xì

    strenuous

    (literary) exerting great physical force or effort; the appearance of using immense strength.

    赑 (opaque) → 赑/贔 · bì · [bound form] 屃 (opaque) → 屃/屭 · xì · (bound form) mythological tortoise

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