夔
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Meaning: one-legged mountain demon of Chinese mythology
💡 Imagine a one-legged monster named Kui hopping on a mountain.
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夔 (kuí) is a mythical one-legged mountain demon in Chinese mythology, often associated with thunder and music. The character appears in ancient texts like the Shan Hai Jing (Classic of Mountains and Seas), where it is described as a bovine-like creature with a single leg. In legend, the Yellow Emperor used its skin to make a drum that could be heard for miles. The character is rare in modern Chinese but appears in classical names and idioms, symbolizing primal power and the untamed forces of nature.
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