Something exceedingly rare and precious; a rarity.
像他这样既有深厚学识又富有创新精神的科学家，在当今社会真是凤毛麟角
Scientists like him, who possess both profound knowledge and an innovative spirit, are truly a rarity in today's society.
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During the Southern Dynasties, Xie Chaozong, the grandson of the famous poet Xie Lingyun, was a man of great talent. He served as an attendant to Prince Liu Zilu of Xin'an, and his official writings were exceptionally brilliant. Emperor Xiaowu praised him, saying he possessed 'phoenix feathers' (凤毛).
Liu Daolong, the General of the Right Guard, upon hearing the Emperor praise Xie Chaozong for having 'phoenix feathers,' mistakenly thought it was some rare object. He then went to Xie's house to search for it, but after a long search, found nothing.
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