驎 (lín) - Lin — a mythical, divine horse & a legendary creature of auspicious omen

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lín ｜ 22 strokes ｜ radical:

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驎 · lín

Lin — a mythical, divine horse;

a legendary creature of auspicious omen;

a fine horse.

Lin — a mythical, divine horsea legendary creature of auspicious omena fine horse.

Usage highlights

Divine horseAuspicious linLin steedLin hoovesLin appearance

Synonyms

  • 麒麟— qilin (mythical hooved creature)
  • 龙马— dragon-horse (mythical steed)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The divine steed appeared in legends (驎马).
  • Ancient texts mention the lin horse (驎).
  • The creature was an auspicious sign (祥驎).

Collocations

  • Divine horse(驎马)
  • Auspicious lin(祥驎)
  • Lin steed(驎驹)
  • Lin hooves(驎蹄)
  • Lin appearance(驎形)

Idioms

  • The lin unicorn and phoenix(驎凤)
  • Dragon and lin(龙驎)
  • Lin and luan(驎鸾)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 驎 refers to a mythical horse-like creature in Chinese mythology, often associated with good omens and divine signs.
  • It appears in classical texts and poetry as a symbol of rarity, nobility, and auspiciousness.
  • The character is rarely used in modern Chinese but retains cultural significance in literary and historical contexts.

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