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凤鸣麟出 — “A propitious sign indicating the emergence of a sage”

凤鸣麟出 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a propitious sign indicating the emergence of a sage”. A virtuous person, or an individual of extraordinary talent and moral character, whose arrival is seen as a blessing or a harbinger of good fortune. Literally, “Phoenix sings, qilin appears”.

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凤鸣麟出 Pronunciation and Pinyin

凤鸣麟出 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
凤
fèng4mythical phoenix bird
鸣
míng8make sound
麟
lín23mythical auspicious creature
出
chū5go or come out

Example Sentence with 凤鸣麟出

这位学者德才兼备,他的到来,真是凤鸣麟出,预示着学术界的繁荣。
This scholar, with his combined virtue and talent, truly embodies 'phoenix sings and qilin appears', heralding prosperity in the academic sphere.

Idioms Related to 凤鸣麟出

More idioms starting with 凤

  • fèng凤yí仪shòu兽wǔ舞virtuous teachings inspire harmony in nature
  • fèng凤guān冠xiá霞pèi帔traditional elaborate ceremonial attire for women
  • fèng凤huáng凰yú于fēi飞loving and harmonious couple
  • fèng凤huáng凰zài在nú笯Talented person trapped by circumstances
  • fèng凤huáng凰lái来yí仪A propitious omen of peace and prosperity
  • fèng凤xié协luán鸾hé和harmonious and affectionate marriage
  • fèng凤yǒu友luán鸾jiāo交a harmonious and loving union
  • fèng凤yǒu友luán鸾xié谐a perfectly matched couple
  • fèng凤zhī只luán鸾gū孤separated or widowed spouse
  • fèng凤tàn叹hǔ虎shì视elegant conversation, commanding presence
  • fèng凤yín吟luán鸾chuī吹Exquisite and melodious singing or music
  • fèng凤zǐ子lóng龙sūn孙descendants of emperors, kings, or nobles

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Questions about 凤鸣麟出

What does 凤鸣麟出 mean?

凤鸣麟出 (fèng míng lín chū) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a propitious sign indicating the emergence of a sage”.

How do you pronounce 凤鸣麟出?

凤鸣麟出 is pronounced fèng míng lín chū in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 凤鸣麟出 literally mean?

Literally, 凤鸣麟出 means “Phoenix sings, qilin appears”. It is used to mean “a propitious sign indicating the emergence of a sage”.

What is the Chinese definition of 凤鸣麟出?

凤凰鸣唱,麒麟出现。比喻贤人出现。

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