廌
unicorn
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Readings
On'yomi
- チ
Kun'yomi
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Meaning
廌 represents a mythical unicorn-like creature. Its meaning is narrow and specific to this legendary animal.
Study
Etymology
廌 is an ancient character for a mythical unicorn-like beast. Its exact historical development is uncertain, but it likely originated as a pictograph of the animal.
Meaning mnemonic
The top 广 looks like a shelter, and the bottom 灬 suggests four legs. Picture a legendary unicorn standing under a roof.
Reading mnemonic
For チ, imagine a unicorn drinking tea: tea -> チ, and the mythical creature sips quietly.