Meaning of 貔貅
貔貅 means a fierce, mythical beast mentioned in ancient texts; a metaphor for brave, formidable troops. Pronounced pí xiū.
- a fierce, mythical beast mentioned in ancient texts
- a metaphor for brave, formidable troops
- an auspicious creature in folklore believed to attract wealth and prevent its loss
Definitions & Examples
《
Shān山
Hǎi海
Jīng经
》
zhōng中
jì记
zǎi载
le了
pí貔
xiū貅
zhè这
zhǒng种
shén神
shòu兽
。
The Classic of Mountains and Seas records the mythical beast Pixiu.
Gǔ古
rén人
rèn认
wéi为
pí貔
xiū貅
kě可
yǐ以
qū驱
xié邪
bì避
xiōng凶
。
Ancient people believed Pixiu could ward off evil and avert misfortune.