Not to be confused with Bixi (mythology) or Pixiv.
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Pixiu
Pixiu
Chinese name
Chinese
貔貅
Literal meaning
panther
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu Pinyin
píxiū
Wade–Giles
pʻi2-hsiu1
Alternative Chinese name
Chinese
辟邪
Literal meaning
to ward off evil spirits
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu Pinyin
bìxié
Wade–Giles
pi4-hsieh2
Southern Min
Hokkien POJ
phiah-siâ, phek-siâ, phì-siâ
Korean name
Hangul
비휴
Hanja
豼貅
Japanese name
Kanji
貔貅
Hiragana
ひきゅう
Transcriptions
Romanization
hikyū
Pixiu (Chinese: 貔貅; pinyin: píxiū; Wade–Giles: pʻi2-hsiu1; 貔貅, OC:*biqʰu) is a Chinese mythical hybrid creature. Pixiu are considered powerful protectors of the souls of the dead, xian,[1] and feng shui practitioners, and resemble strong, winged lions. A Pixiu is an earth and sea variation[clarification needed], particularly an influential and auspicious creature for wealth, and is said to have a voracious appetite exclusively for gold, silver, and jewels. Therefore, traditionally to the Chinese, Pixiu have always been regarded as auspicious creatures that possessed mystical powers capable of drawing cai qi (財氣 wealth) from all directions,[2][3] and according to the Chinese zodiac, it is especially helpful for those who are going through a bad year.
There are two types of Pixiu that are categorised by their antlers. The one with two antlers is the female and is called a Bìxié, and the one with one antler is the male and is called a Tiānlù.[4]
Bìxié (辟邪; bìxié; pi-hsieh; lit. "to ward off evil spirits"): The female of the species wards off evil. It is also believed that Bìxié have the ability to assist anyone who is suffering from bad feng shui from having offended Tai Sui (太歲).
Tiānlù (天祿; tiānlù; t'ien-lu): The male of the species is in charge of wealth. It is said to go out into the world to search for gold and other forms of wealth. When it returns to its master's house, the Bìxié is then said to guard the riches. Displaying Tiānlù at home or in the office is said to prevent wealth from flowing away.
Pixiu crave the smell of gold and silver and like to bring their masters money in their mouth. Statues of this creature are often used to attract wealth in feng shui.[5][6]
Today, Pixiu are a popular design on jade pendants.
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^Bates, Roy (2008). "Chapter 7". 29 Chinese Mysteries. Beijing, China: TuDragon Books Ltd. p. 49.
^Bates, Roy (2008). "Chapter 7". 29 Chinese Mysteries. Beijing, China: TuDragon Books Ltd. pp. 48, 49.
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