Re: 獨角獸 unicorn

麒麟 (Kirin (English translation from Japanese kanji))  is a Chinese  mythical creature with dragon's head, body of a hoofed beast. often be compared to 'Griffin'
麒( male Kirin ) have single horn
麟( female Kirin) have no horn

The image of 麒麟 
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'Unicorn'  Chinese translation is either 獨角獸 or 獨角馬 
'Griffin' Chinese translation is 鷹頭獅

**鳳凰 (Phoenix)
鳳( male Phoenix)
凰( female Phoenix)