Explanation of the name "螭虎"
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Hanyu Pinyin:chī
Five Elements:Fire
Recommendability:21%
Cultural Meaning:67%
Hanyu Pinyin:
Five Elements:Water
Recommendability:89%
Cultural Meaning:94%
Literature Reference: 古石琅玕姿,秘文螭虎形。—— 《送李策秀才还湖南因寄幕中亲故兼简衡州吕八郎中》 Ancient stones resemble the elegance of precious gems, with secret inscriptions shaped like the mythical Chi and Hu. Source from 'Song Li Ce Xiucai Hai Hunan Yin Ji Mu Zhong Qin Gu Jian Hengzhou Lu Ba Langzhong'.
螭: "In ancient Chinese, it is synonymous with 'Chimei,' which refers to malevolent spirits or demons."
虎: Resembling a majestic and awe-inspiring appearance, exuding an aura of power and valor.
Meaning: The mythical Chi and Hu symbolize majesty and strength.