麟角鳳毛

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Chinese

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

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麟角鳳毛

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

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