yí
蛇
used in weiyi
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Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesnoun
used in weiyi
literaryOnly used in the fixed compound word 委蛇, referring to a legendary serpent-like creature or a state of ease.
gǔ古
wén文
lǐ里
jì记
zǎi载
de的
wěi委
yí虵
shì是
yī一
zhǒng种
ruì瑞
shòu兽
。
The weiyi recorded in ancient texts is a kind of auspicious beast.
tā他
wěi委
yí虻
de地
yìng应
duì对
zhe着
shàng上
jí级
de的
pán盘
wèn问
。
He dealt with the superior's questioning in a relaxed and perfunctory manner.
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《
zhuāng庄
zǐ子
》
zhōng中
céng曾
tí提
dào到
guò过
wěi委
yí虵
。
Zhuangzi once mentioned the weiyi in his writings.
zhè这
gè个
gǔ古
qì器
wù物
shàng上
kè刻
yǒu有
wěi委
yí虵
de的
tú图
àn案
。
This ancient artifact is engraved with the pattern of weiyi.
gǔ古
rén人
rèn认
wéi为
wěi委
yí虵
xiàng象
zhēng征
zhe着
cháng长
shòu寿
。
Ancient people believed that weiyi symbolizes longevity.