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Etymology
Combines 'deer' (鹿) with 'beautiful' (粦), referring to the legendary sacred beast, the qilin (kirin).
Symbolism
Symbolizes qilin, auspiciousness, and sacred beings. As an auspicious beast appearing in peaceful times, represents prosperity.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Bright future
Component Breakdown
鹿 + 粦
Words & Expressions
Words written with 麟
Related Figures & Stories
章炳麟
Name contains 麟
Zhang Binglin , also known by his art name Zhang Taiyan, was a Chinese philologist, textual critic, philosopher, and revolutionary.
Wikipedia徐錫麟
Name contains 麟
Xu Xilin was a Chinese revolutionary born in Dongpu, Shanyin, Shaoxing, Zhejiang during the Qing dynasty.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 麟 mean in Japanese?
麟 means Chinese unicorn, genius, giraffe, bright, shining.
How do you read 麟?
On'yomi: リン (RIN).
How many strokes does 麟 have?
麟 has 24 strokes. Its radical is 鹿 (deer).
Is 麟 a good kanji for a tattoo?
麟 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means Chinese unicorn, genius, giraffe, bright, shining. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.