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鳳凰   ------- The 2nd char has  a [ White  King ]  inside...
                       Curious... why this one is Female.



the word for ‘phoenix’ is an ‘epicene’ compound of two Chinese 
characters, transcribed  as ho and wo, where ho means ‘a male phoenix 
fowl’ and wo ‘a female phoenix fowl’.

            Combined in howo, they stand for the mythical Phoenix.


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Epicene is a word with a few different meanings:

1. Grammatical:        It refers to nouns or pronouns that can refer to 
either male or female, without specifying gender. For example, in some 
languages, "teacher" might be considered epicene.

2. Descriptive:        It can be used to describe someone who has 
characteristics often associated with the opposite sex, or someone who 
doesn't fit neatly into traditional gender roles. This usage often 
carries negative connotations.

             Outdated Term:       It's important to note that using 
"epicene" to describe a person is considered outdated and potentially 
offensive, as it can be seen as a way to categorize and stereotype 
individuals.