Taiwan Mandarin

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麒麟

qí lín·ㄑㄧˊ ㄌㄧㄣˊ

“mythical benevolent beast resembling a deer with a single horn; auspicious symbol appearing in times of peace and sage rulers”

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The first character of the mythical creature qilin; a legendary auspicious beast resembling a deer with scales.

lín·ㄌㄧㄣˊ

Female of the mythical Chinese unicorn (qilin); a surname; a chapter title in the Book of Songs; a large male deer.