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Definition
Kilin; a mythical Chinese creature, usually referring to the qilin.
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How it's used
Rarely appears as a standalone noun in modern speech, functioning almost exclusively as a morpheme within the compound 麒麟. It is frequently encountered in traditional Chinese names, often chosen to convey a sense of auspiciousness or to represent a gifted child. When used in names, it carries a classical and slightly formal tone.
Examples
The Qilin is a mythical creature from legends.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
