豼 (pí) - A mythical beast in Chinese mythology, often depicted & also refers to the giant panda in some

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pí ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

豼 · pí

A mythical beast in Chinese mythology, often depicted as resembling a white tiger with a black pattern;

also refers to the giant panda in some contexts.

A mythical beast in Chinese mythology, often depictedalso refers to the giant panda in some

Usage highlights

pixiu mythical beastwhite pixiubronze pixiupixiu patternmythological pixiupixiu decoration

Synonyms

  • 貔— alternative form of pixiu
  • 貔貅— pixiu (mythical beast)
  • 熊猫— panda (modern term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text describes a mythical beast called pixiu (豼貅).
  • Some scholars believe 豼 might refer to the giant panda (大熊猫).
  • In bronze inscriptions, 豼 appears as a decorative motif.
  • The character 豼 is rarely used in modern Chinese.

Collocations

  • pixiu mythical beast(豼貅)
  • white pixiu(白豼)
  • bronze pixiu(铜豼)
  • pixiu pattern(豼纹)
  • mythological pixiu(神豼)
  • pixiu decoration(豼饰)

Idioms

  • Pixiu guards treasure(豼貅守宝)
  • As fierce as pixiu(猛如豼貅)
  • Pixiu brings wealth(豼貅招财)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Pixiu is a mythical creature in Chinese folklore, believed to attract wealth and protect against evil.
  • In some ancient texts, 豼 might have referred to what we now know as the giant panda.
  • The character appears in classical texts and bronze inscriptions but is extremely rare in modern usage.

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