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qilin
n. (cx Chinese mythology English) A mythical Chinese hooved chimerical creature, said to appear in conjunction with the arrival of a sage.
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Qilin
The qilin is a mythical hooved chimerical creature known in Chinese and other East Asian cultures, said to appear with the imminent arrival or passing of a sage or illustrious ruler. It is a good omen thought to occasion prosperity or serenity. It is often depicted with what looks like fire all over its body.
Qilin (disambiguation)
The qilin is a creature of Chinese mythology.
As such, Qilin may also refer to:
- Qilin District, Qujing, Yunnan
- Kylin (operating system), an operating system approved for use by the Chinese People's Liberation Army
- Qilin Subdistrict, Liuzhou, in Yufeng District, Liuzhou, Guangxi
- Qilin Subdistrict, Nanjing, in Jiangning District
- Qilin, Anhui, in Zongyang County
- Qilin, Guangdong, in Puning
- Qilin, Haimen, Jiangsu
- Qilin, Shandong, in Juye County
Usage examples of "qilin".
It seemed to caress him as if, with a life of its own, it was part of some mythical creature-a Qilin, perhaps.