鳳

gifted young person who shows much promise; unrecognized genius; great person whose talent is hidden under a bushel

Mahjong

blessing of heaven; hand in which the dealer goes out on their initial deal

buttercup (Ranunculus japonicus)

meadow buttercup (Ranunculus acris var. nipponicus)

Chinese windmill (species of red-bodied swallowtail butterfly, Atrophaneura alcinous)

mock swallowtail butterfly moth (Epicopeia hainesii)

Pyrrosia tricuspis (species of felt fern)

Historical term

Hakuhō period (esp. used as a period of art history, approx. 645-710 CE)

Rare term

intricately inscribed ancient bronze or iron mirror featuring a pair of firebirds

Rare term

inscription of a fantastic birdlike creature found on Yin and Zhou dynasty bronze ware