qí

麒

Character · Bound morpheme · Noun

qilin; surname

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Meanings

2 senses · 4 examples
1.

bound morpheme

part of the term 'qilin' (Chinese mythological creature)

This character only appears in the compound word 麒麟 (qílín). It is not used independently.

Qí麒
lín麟
shì是
gǔ古
dài代
chuán传
shuō说
zhōng中
de的
ruì瑞
shòu兽
 。

The qilin is an auspicious beast from ancient mythology.

Qí麒
lín麟
xiàng象
zhēng征
zhe着
rén仁
cí慈
yǔ与
xiáng祥
ruì瑞
 。

The qilin symbolizes benevolence and good fortune.

2.

noun

surname

neutral

Used as a Chinese family name. Relatively rare.

Qí麒
xiān先
sheng生
shì是
wǒ我
men们
de的
hé合
zuò作
huǒ伙
bàn伴
 。

Mr. Qi is our business partner.

Qǐng请
wèn问
nín您
guì贵
xìng姓
 ？
Xìng姓
Qí麒
 。

May I ask your surname? It's Qi.