鳳毛麟角

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Chinese

phoenix fur; a fine son taking after his father qilin horn; rare treasures; rare things
trad. (鳳毛麟角) 鳳毛 麟角
simp. (凤毛麟角) 凤毛 麟角
anagram 麟角鳳毛麟角凤毛
Literally: “phoenix feathers and unicorn horns”.

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鳳毛麟角

  1. rarity of rarities; rare treasures or talents; things that are few and far between

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