廌 (zhì) - A mythical beast in ancient Chinese mythology, resembling & used in legal contexts.

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廌 · zhì

A mythical beast in ancient Chinese mythology, resembling a unicorn or one-horned goat, known for its ability to distinguish right from wrong;

used in legal contexts.

A mythical beast in ancient Chinese mythology, resemblingused in legal contexts.

Usage highlights

Xie Zhi beastXie Zhi hatLegal Xie ZhiDivine beastAncient unicorn

Synonyms

  • 獬豸— Xie Zhi (the mythical beast)
  • 独角兽— unicorn (Western equivalent)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The legendary beast is called Xie Zhi (獬豸).
  • Ancient judges wore hats with Xie Zhi designs (獬豸冠).
  • The character appears in legal terminology (法廌).

Collocations

  • Xie Zhi beast(獬豸)
  • Xie Zhi hat(獬豸冠)
  • Legal Xie Zhi(法廌)
  • Divine beast(神廌)
  • Ancient unicorn(古廌)

Idioms

  • The Xie Zhi distinguishes the loyal from the treacherous(廌辨忠奸)
  • Xie Zhi touches the unjust(廌触不直)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Mythical beast in Chinese legend that could identify guilt and innocence by touching the guilty with its horn.
  • Symbol of justice and law in traditional Chinese culture, often depicted in legal settings.
  • Associated with judicial impartiality and moral discernment.

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