麒
qí · qilin💡 How to pronounce
q → like the 'ch' in 'cheese' but lighter. í → like 'ee' with a rising tone.
📖 The Story
麒 is the qilin — the male version of the mythical creature. The qilin is a gentle creature that appears during times of peace and wisdom. It has the body of a deer, the hooves of a horse, and a single horn. Seeing a qilin is a sign of great good fortune.
🎬 In Culture Today
The qilin is one of the four sacred animals in Chinese mythology, along with the dragon, phoenix, and tortoise. It is said that a qilin appeared when Confucius was born.
📝 Example Sentences
麒麟是吉祥的象征。
The qilin is a symbol of good fortune.
麒麟只在和平时代出现。
The qilin appears only in times of peace.