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rhinoceros horn

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

xi1jiao3 xījiǎo

Meaning


Primary

rhinoceros horn

Alternatives

rhino horn

Mnemonic


The 犀角 rhinoceros horn is the 角 horn of the 犀 rhinoceros.

Usage


古人 用 犀角 做 成 杯子。

Ancient people used rhinoceros horn to make cups.

犀角 是 一 种 珍贵 的 材料。

Rhinoceros horn is a valuable material.

犀角 不 应该 被 非法 贩卖。

Rhinoceros horn should not be illegally sold.