靈犀

língxī

magic horn (i.e. rhinoceros horn with its threadlike white core, mentioned in old texts as having a high sensibility)

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ling2 xi1

rhinoceros horn, reputed to confer telepathic powers, fig. mutual sensitivity, tacit exchange of romantic feelings, a meeting of minds

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靈犀|灵犀 [líng xī] ► rhinoceros horn, reputed to confer telepathic powers ► fig. mutual sensitivity ► tacit exchange of romantic feelings ► a meeting of minds