觰 (zhā) - A legendary one-horned mythical beast & also refers to a type of deer with

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觰 · zhā

A legendary one-horned mythical beast;

also refers to a type of deer with a single horn.

A legendary one-horned mythical beastalso refers to a type of deer with

Usage highlights

Mythical beast zhaOneZha hornAuspicious zha

Synonyms

  • 麒麟— qilin (a more common mythical composite beast)
  • 独角兽— unicorn (general term for one-horned mythical beast)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions a mythical beast called the zha (觰).
  • Some texts describe the zha as a one-horned creature (独角兽).
  • The zha is sometimes classified as a type of auspicious deer (瑞兽).

Collocations

  • Mythical beast zha(觰兽)
  • One-horned zha(独角觰)
  • Zha horn(觰角)
  • Auspicious zha(瑞觰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts and bestiaries as a rare, mythical creature.
  • Often grouped with other legendary one-horned beasts, though its description is less standardized than that of the qilin.
  • May symbolize rarity, uniqueness, or divine favor in classical contexts.

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