貅 (xiū) - A mythical fierce beast, often paired with 貔

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貅 · xiū

A mythical fierce beast, often paired with 貔 (pí) to form 貔貅 (píxiū), a powerful creature in Chinese mythology that attracts wealth and wards off evil.

A mythical fierce beast, often paired with 貔

Usage highlights

Pi XiuPi Xiu statuePi Xiu pendantGolden Pi XiuJade Pi XiuPi Xiu bracelet

Synonyms

  • 辟邪— ward off evil spirits (similar protective function)
  • 天禄— heavenly blessings (another name for wealth-attracting mythical beasts)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mythical beast Pi Xiu is believed to attract wealth (貔貅).
  • A Pi Xiu statue is often placed in businesses (貔貅 statue).
  • He wears a Pi Xiu jade pendant for good luck (貔貅玉佩).

Collocations

  • Pi Xiu(貔貅)
  • Pi Xiu statue(貔貅雕像)
  • Pi Xiu pendant(貔貅吊坠)
  • Golden Pi Xiu(金貔貅)
  • Jade Pi Xiu(玉貔貅)
  • Pi Xiu bracelet(貔貅手链)

Idioms

  • Pi Xiu, the mythical wealth beast(貔貅)
  • As fierce as Pi Xiu(猛如貔貅)
  • Pi Xiu guards the treasure(貔貅守财)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 貔貅 is a composite mythical creature with a dragon's head, horse's body, and lion's paws, believed to have a voracious appetite specifically for treasure.
  • In Chinese folklore, Pi Xiu is considered a powerful guardian that attracts wealth while driving away evil spirits.
  • According to legend, Pi Xiu has a mouth but no anus, symbolizing that wealth can only enter but never leave.
  • Pi Xiu statues and ornaments are commonly used in feng shui practices to enhance financial luck and protect businesses.

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