Qilin vs. Kirin
Qilinnoun
A mythical Chinese hooved chimerical creature, said to appear in conjunction with the arrival of a sage.
Qilin
The qilin ([tɕʰǐ.lǐn]; Chinese: 麒麟) or kirin is a mythical hooved chimerical creature that appears in Chinese mythology, and is said to appear with the imminent arrival or passing of a sage or illustrious ruler. Qilin are a specific type of the lin mythological family of one-horned beasts.
Kirinnoun
A mythical Chinese hooved chimerical creature, said to appear in conjunction with the arrival of a sage.
Qilin Illustrations
