貔貅 pí xiū

mythical beast of wealth and protection

Word data

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Definitions

  1. 1. mythical animal that brings luck and wards off evil, having head of a dragon and lion's body, often with hoofs, wings and tail
  2. 2. also written bì xié
  3. 3. fig. valiant soldier

Characters

Character Meaning
mythical beast; part of pixiu name
mythical beast; part of pixiu