四し瑞ずい

noun

the four auspicious beasts

Rare term from Chinese mythology referring collectively to the four auspicious beasts: 麒麟 (qilin), 鳳凰 (fenghuang), 霊亀 (linggui), and 応竜 (yinglong). Used mainly in classical or mythological contexts.

See also: キリン (きりん) · 鳳凰 (ほうおう) · 霊亀 (れいき) · 応竜 (おうりゅう)

• 四し瑞ずいとは、麒き麟りん、鳳ほう凰おう、霊れい亀き、応おう竜りゅうの四よっつの霊れい獣じゅうを指さす。

  The Four Auspicious Beasts refer to the four sacred animals: the qilin, fenghuang, linggui, and yinglong.