貅 xīu
: brave, fierce, courageous
Kun Reading
none applicable
On Reading
[貅] キュウ kyuu
: brave heraldic beast
Usage:
貔貅 pi2xiu1: mythical animal that brings luck and wards off evil, having head of a dragon and lion’s body, often with hoofs, wings and tail; also written 辟邪; fig. valiant soldier
[豼貅 | ひきゅう hikyuu: ferocious leopard-like beast; brave warrior]
Etymology:
形声 Pictophonetic.
豸 (zhi4: mythical animal; badger radical 153) suggests the meaning while
休 (xiu1: rest; stop) provides the sound.
形声 Pictophonetic.
豸 (zhi4: mythical animal; badger radical 153) suggests the meaning while
休 (xiu1: rest; stop) provides the sound.
Examples:
none applicable
Resources: Chinese Dictionary | Japanese Dictionary
