How to write 麟

麟 (lín) 1. (n.) [Base Meaning] A kind of ancient legendary animal resembling a deer, covered with scales, having a tail. It symbolizes auspiciousness and is often used to refer to outstanding individuals. Abbreviated as “麟,” as in “凤毛麟角” (the feathers of a phoenix and the horns of a kylin), and “麟凤龟龙” (kylin, phoenix, turtle, and dragon). 2. (n.) Kylin; unicorn. 3. (n.) Metaphor for the royal family and nobility. 4. (n.) Metaphor for rare and precious things. 5. (adj.) Bright (光明). 引 (Quotes): 1. “说文”:麟，大牝鹿也。 (In the "Shuowen," it is described as a large female deer.) 2. “说文”:麐，牝麒也。 朱骏声曰:“经典皆以麟为之。” 段曰:“经典无作麐者。” (In "Shuowen," it refers to the female kylin; Zhu Junsheng says: "Classics all refer to it as lyn," while Duan states: "There is no mention of 麐 in the classics.") 3. 汉· 司马相如《子虚赋》：射麋脚麟。 (Han - Sima Xiangru’s "Zixu Fu": Shooting a deer with feet like麟.) 4. 张衡《东京赋》：解罘放麟。 (Zhang Heng’s "Dongjing Fu": Unraveling the net to release the麟.) 5. 《潜夫论·贤难》：惧失麟鹿而获艾貑。 (In "Qianfu Lun": Fearing the loss of麟 and deer in exchange for lesser goods.) 引 (Examples): 1. 凤毛麟角 (the feathers of a phoenix and the horns of a kylin) 2. 麟阁 (also known as麟台; the Kylin Pavilion, where achievements were praised during the Han Dynasty) 3. 麟趾 (the foot of the kylin) 4. 麟符 (tokens depicted with kylin motifs) 5. 麟游 (kylin roaming) 例 (Examples for metaphorical meanings): 1. 麟寺 (A bureau managing matters related to the royal family) 2. 麟牒 (genealogy of the royal clan) 3. 麟子凤雏 (children of noble lineage). 隐 (Rarity): 1. 麟角 (a metaphor for rare talents or treasures) 2. 麒麟角凤毛 (a metaphor for rare and precious things) 3. 麟凤一毛 (a metaphor for something exquisitely precious). Explicitly, the character "麟" represents multifunctionality in ancient contexts and symbolizes exceptional characteristics, both in literal and metaphorical frameworks.