U+72F4 "狴" CJK Unified Ideograph-# Unicode Character
U+72F4 "狴" CJK Unified Ideograph-# is a Chinese character that traditionally refers to a mythical beast known as the *bi'an*, often depicted as a fierce, tiger-like creature in Chinese folklore. In ancient mythology, the *bi'an* is said to possess a strong sense of justice and is commonly associated with prisons and legal authority, frequently appearing as a decorative motif on prison gates or as a symbol of impartial judgment. The character itself combines the radical for "dog" or "beast" on the left with a phonetic component on the right, reflecting its zoological and symbolic roots in classical texts. As a relatively rare character in modern usage, "狴" primarily appears in historical, literary, or cultural contexts related to Chinese mythology and traditional legal symbolism.