🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

奇美拉

Pronunciation / Transliteration: qíměilā

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Chimera/kaɪˈmɪərə/
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"英雄与一只奇美拉作斗争,恐吓着村庄。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A mythical creature composed of parts from various animals, often depicted as a fire-breathing monster.

    "In the story, the hero faced a fierce chimera that terrorized the countryside."
  2. 2

    A thing that is hoped or wished for but in fact is illusory or impossible to achieve.

    "The idea of a perfect society is often seen as a chimera."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'chimera' originates from the Greek word 'Chimaira', referring to a mythical creature that is part lion, part goat, and part serpent. In ancient mythology, it symbolized a blend of different elements, which has evolved to represent any hybrid or fantastical entity in modern usage.

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