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On 8/10/2024 11:42 AM, HenHanna wrote:
> 
> 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.
> 
> 
> ____________________________
> 
> 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              Outdated Term:       It's important to note that using 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 "epicene" to describe a person is considered outdated and potentially 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.




late Middle English (as a grammatical term): via late Latin from Greek 
epikoinos (based on koinos ‘common’).



Origin of epicene1. First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from 
Latin epicoenus “of both genders,” from Greek epíkoinos “common to 
many,” equivalent to epi- epi- + koinós “common”

                       ---------- WHere's the  [gender] ???




What is the difference between androgyny and epicene?

               However, androgyny describes a combination of masculinity 
and femininity, while epicenity is neither masculine or feminine. Gender 
neutrality or neutrois implies a neutrality across all genders, while 
epicene has neutrality only across masculinity and femininity.