貔貅
Chinese edit
(leopard) | (leopard) | ||
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trad. (貔貅) | 貔 | 貅 | |
simp. #(貔貅) | 貔 | 貅 |
Etymology edit
Earliest extant attestations are in the Book of Rites and Lost Book of Zhou:
- 前有摯獸,則載貔貅。 [Classical Chinese, trad.]
- From: The Book of Rites, c. 4th – 2nd century BCE, translated based on James Legge's version
- Qián yǒu zhìshòu, zé zǎi píxiū. [Pinyin]
- When there is a ferocious beast (of prey) in front, the flag with a pixiu / leopard('s skin) on it should be displayed.
前有挚兽,则载貔貅。 [Classical Chinese, simp.]
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
貔貅
- (Chinese mythology) pixiu, a mythical horned animal that is believed to bring luck
- (figurative) fierce warrior
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Adjective edit
貔貅
Japanese edit
Kanji in this term | |
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貔 | 貅 |
ひ Hyōgaiji |
きゅう Hyōgaiji |
on’yomi |
Alternative spelling |
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豼貅 |
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
- (Chinese mythology) pixiu, a mythical horned animal that is believed to bring luck
- (figurative) fierce warrior
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Korean edit
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貔 | 貅 |
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Vietnamese edit
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貔 | 貅 |
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貔貅