犆 (zhí) - A single-horned mythical beast & also refers to a type of ancient ritual

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zhí ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

丈志

犆 · zhí

A single-horned mythical beast;

also refers to a type of ancient ritual vessel.

A single-horned mythical beastalso refers to a type of ancient ritual

Usage highlights

Mythical beastSingleRitual vesselAncient text
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions a mythical beast called a zhi (犆).
  • This bronze vessel is a type of zhi (犆).
  • The zhi (犆) was a legendary creature in Chinese mythology.

Collocations

  • Mythical beast(神兽)
  • Single-horned creature(独角兽)
  • Ritual vessel(礼器)
  • Ancient text(古籍)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts and mythology as a type of mythical creature.
  • Also refers to a specific form of ancient Chinese bronze ritual vessel used in ceremonies.

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