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  1. qilinnoun

    A mythical Chinese hooved chimerical creature, said to appear in conjunction with the arrival of a sage.

  2. Etymology: 麒麟

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  1. Qilin

    The qilin (English: chee-LIN; Chinese: 麒麟) is a legendary hooved chimerical creature that appears in Chinese mythology, and is said to appear with the imminent arrival or passing of a sage or illustrious ruler. Qilin are a specific type of the lin mythological family of one-horned beasts. The qilin also appears in the mythologies of other cultures, such as Japanese and Korean mythology, where it is known as the kirin, and Vietnamese mythology, where it is known as the kỳ lân.

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  1. Qilin

    The Qilin is a mythical hooved Chinese chimerical creature known throughout various East Asian cultures, and is said to appear with the imminent arrival or passing of a wise sage or an illustrious ruler. It is a good omen that brings rui. It is often depicted with what looks like fire all over its body. It is sometimes called the "Chinese unicorn" when compared with the Western unicorn.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of qilin in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of qilin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7


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