noun · An archaic term for the giraffe, used during the Ming Dynasty after the animals were brought to China from Africa.

郑和下西洋时，曾将长颈鹿作为麒麟进献给皇帝。

noun · A mythical hooved chimerical creature in Chinese mythology, often considered a symbol of luck and prosperity.

在中国古代传说中，麒麟是祥瑞之兽。