How to write 螭

Animated Stroke Order of 螭

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Stroke by Stroke: 螭 Writing Order

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Free Printable 螭 Handwriting Practice Worksheets

Printable Writing Practice Worksheet of "螭"

Printable Handwriting Practice Worksheet of the Chinese character 螭

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Printable Stroke Order Practice Worksheet of "螭"

Printable Stroke Order Practice Worksheet of the Chinese character 螭

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Meaning of 螭

Pinyin chī

Radical

虫

Strokes

Definition

hornless dragon

Usage

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螭 [chī] 〈名〉 1. In ancient legends, a type of dragon without horns. Its shape is often used as decoration on ancient architecture, objects, and crafts. Example: 螭头 (chī tóu) – dragon-shaped decoration commonly found on ancient ritual vessels, steles, palace columns, steps, and seals. 2. An ancient term synonymous with "魑" (chī), referring to spirits or demons. Example from literature: 《红楼梦》 – "Wearing a golden-cast collar with dragon adornments." 3. Related terms: 螭龙 (chī lóng) – a legendary hornless dragon; 螭蟠 (chī pán) – as in a dragon coiled around; 螭虎 (chī hǔ) – a metaphor for brave warriors, referring to the pairing of dragon and tiger. 【本义】: 传说中的一种没有角的龙【造字法】: 形声。从虫，离声。

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