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驎 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
驎línfemale unicornzg, 22 strokes, radical 馬
lín(lin2) T2
  1. 1female unicorn
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March 24, 2026

驎lín(lin2)

驎 (lín) refers to a female unicorn, a mythical creature often associated with purity and grace in Chinese culture. This character is a variant of 麟 (lín), which represents unicorns more generally. In literature and folklore, the unicorn is seen as a symbol of auspiciousness and is often included in stories about noble beings.

Strokes22Radical馬
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the unicorn (驎) is often associated with good fortune and is believed to appear during the reign of a benevolent ruler. It symbolizes peace and is sometimes depicted in art and folklore alongside other auspicious creatures.

Memory Tip

Imagine a graceful unicorn standing on a hill, its mane flowing like silk. The character 驎 looks like a horse (the radical 马) with an elegant twist, reminding you that it's a unicorn, a special horse. The 'lin' sound can be remembered by linking it to the soft, gentle sound of a unicorn's footsteps.

Meanings of 驎

lín(lin2)
1female unicorn
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About 驎

驎Simplified
22Strokes
馬Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 驎

Quick Contrast

麒麟 (qílín) vs 驎 (lín) — use 驎 (lín) specifically for a female unicorn, while 麒麟 (qílín) refers to the unicorn in a more general sense.

Usage Notes

Although 驎 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it may appear in literary or poetic contexts. Be careful not to confuse it with similar characters like 麟, which has a broader meaning. It's important to use the correct tone, as mispronouncing 'lín' could lead to confusion with other words.

HSK Study Tips

This character is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, so it may not be encountered until higher levels of study, particularly in literature or advanced texts. Students should focus on recognizing its components and understanding its cultural significance, which can enhance comprehension when reading related materials.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 驎 with 麟 due to their similar pronunciations and meanings. For instance, saying '我喜欢麟' (I like 麟) instead of '我喜欢驎' (I like 驎) can be incorrect if specifically referring to a female unicorn.

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Pronunciation of 驎

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Etymology of 驎

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

horse

Semantic (meaning)馬
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Phonetic (sound)粦
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Case file: 驎

  1. 1The meaning half馬 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half粦 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayhorse
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 驎?

Decomposition of 驎

IDS Structure⿰馬粦
驎Full Character
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馬ma3
left
粦lin2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 驎?

How to say female unicorn in Chinese

“female unicorn” in Chinese is驎lín

驎 (lín) refers to a female unicorn, a mythical creature often associated with purity and grace in Chinese culture. This character is a variant of 麟 (lín), which represents unicorns more generally. In literature and folklore, the unicorn is seen as a symbol of auspiciousness and is often included in stories about noble beings.

When to use 驎

Although 驎 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it may appear in literary or poetic contexts. Be careful not to confuse it with similar characters like 麟, which has a broader meaning. It's important to use the correct tone, as mispronouncing 'lín' could lead to confusion with other words.

驎 or something close to it

麒麟 (qílín) vs 驎 (lín) — use 驎 (lín) specifically for a female unicorn, while 麒麟 (qílín) refers to the unicorn in a more general sense.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 驎 with 麟 due to their similar pronunciations and meanings. For instance, saying '我喜欢麟' (I like 麟) instead of '我喜欢驎' (I like 驎) can be incorrect if specifically referring to a female unicorn.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 驎

驎 specifically refers to a female unicorn, while 麟 is a more general term for unicorns, encompassing both male and female.

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