鬐 (qí) - Horse's mane & also refers to the dorsal fin of fish

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qí ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

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鬐 · qí

Horse's mane;

also refers to the dorsal fin of fish or the fin-like appendages of certain aquatic animals.

Horse's manealso refers to the dorsal fin of fish

Usage highlights

Horse's maneDorsal finMagnificent maneFin raysShark finManed creature

Synonyms

  • 鬃— mane (more commonly used for horse's mane)
  • 鳍— fin (more commonly used for fish fins)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The horse's flowing mane (马鬐) was beautifully groomed.
  • The dorsal fin of a shark (鱼鬐) helps it maintain stability while swimming.
  • The ancient text described a mythical creature with a magnificent mane (鬐鬣).

Collocations

  • Horse's mane(马鬐)
  • Dorsal fin(鱼鬐)
  • Magnificent mane(鬐鬣)
  • Fin rays(鬐棘)
  • Shark fin(鲨鬐)
  • Maned creature(鬐兽)

Idioms

  • Flowing mane and tossing tail(鬐鬣飞扬)
  • Dragon's mane and phoenix's feathers(龙鬐凤羽)
  • Standing mane and glaring eyes(鬐张目眦)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In classical Chinese literature, 鬐 often appears in descriptions of majestic horses and mythical creatures.
  • The character is primarily used in literary and zoological contexts rather than everyday language.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, shark fin (鱼鬐) was historically considered a delicacy with purported health benefits.

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