Qilin

The qilin, also spelled kylin ({{zh-cpw|c=麒麟|p=qílín |w=ch'ilin}}; Cantonese: kay-lun; Hokkien: kee lin), or kirin (from Japanese), is a mythical hooved Chinese creature that is said to appear in conjunction with the arrival of a sage. It is a good omen that brings rui ({{zh-cp|c=瑞|p=rùi}}; roughly translated as "serenity" or "prosperity"). It is often depicted with what looks like fire all over its body.

Related Topics:
Cantonese - Hokkien

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