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Original source entry:
四靈 四灵 [si4 ling2] /four divinities/four divine emperors/four mythical creatures symbolic of prosperity and longevity, namely the phoenix 鳳|凤[feng4], turtle 龜|龟[gui1], dragon 龍|龙[long2] and Chinese unicorn 麒麟[qi2 lin2]/also 四象[si4 xiang4], the four division of the sky/Source material and teaching drafts have separate provenance. Long-term commercial licensing remains under review.
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