貔形瑞兽，又称“辟邪”，是中国传统文化中的神秘与吉祥的化身。它拥有龙的头、狮的身和麒麟之脚等特征组合而成的独特形象；其口大而吞万物不泄的特性被视为招财进宝的神物之一；“只闻见而不回”的特点则象征着勇往直前而无畏的精神力量。“独角者称天禄”、“两角的为‘獬’”、以及不同颜色（如青白黄赤黑）分别代表不同的寓意——例如青色表示财富兴旺等等都使得这种神异动物在民间信仰中备受尊崇并广泛流传于各种文化领域之中：从建筑装饰到玉器雕刻再到文学作品等都可见它的身影或故事传说……“ ， - “百解”——即万事如意之意也由此而来”。

　　在中华文化的浩瀚长河中，流传着许多关于神灵、祥物和护佑之物的传说。“开光”后的“玉制或铜制的辟邪之物”——即我们常说的"金/玉石雕像"，尤其是以传说中的猛犸象——麒麟为原型所塑造出的形象——“龙生九子之一”，名为‘’（pí xiū）' 的神奇生物尤为引人注目。“皮丘”（因其谐音被误传而得名），实则应称为 “pi xiu”，它不仅在中国传统文化中被视为招财进宝的神器象征；更因其在民间信仰中的独特地位而广受追捧。《山海经》等古籍对它的描述虽简略却充满想象空间：“其状如虎豹交配而生”；《汉书·西域记》：“乌戈国乘颛渠车……驾革桥马…带角者王也。”这些记载都为其增添了浓厚的神话色彩及神秘的威严感。"Pi Xius", as a symbol of wealth and good fortune, has been deeply ingrained in Chinese culture for centuries. Its unique appearance combines elements from various mythological creatures to create an aura that is both awe-inspiring yet endearingly charming—a perfect embodiment not just through its physical form but also the hopes it embodies within every household who adorns one or more pixius at home."Pi Xiuxiang," with their distinctive features combining aspects derived primarily by imagination rather than strict biological accuracy (as seen often), have become emblematic figures representing prosperity wishes among people across China due largely partially thanks partly because they were believed capable bringing luck into homes where placed; thus making them highly sought after items especially during times when economic stability was desired most urgently amongst common folk living amidst turbulent periods throughout history up until present day era still today!