Epicene 鳳凰 --- The 2nd char has a [ White King ] inside..., why Female ?

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             Outdated Term:       It's important to note that using "epicene" to describe a person is considered outdated and potentially offensive, as it can be seen as a way to categorize and stereotype individuals.