麒麟
qí​lín

giraffe

  • created sense approved 麒麟 · qí​lín · giraffe

    麒麟

    qí​lín

    giraffe

    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。

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  • created sense approved 麒麟 · qí​lín · qilin

    麒麟

    qí​lín

    qilin

    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。

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