廏 (jiù) - Stable & horse barn

廏Tone 4

jiù ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

廏 · jiù

Stable;

horse barn;

imperial stables;

also refers to a collection or gathering of horses.

Stablehorse barnimperial stables

Usage highlights

Imperial stablesHorse stableStablemasterPalace stablesStable officialStable regulations

Synonyms

  • 厩— stable, barn (simplified/common variant)
  • 马棚— horse shed
  • 马房— horse house

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The emperor's stables housed many fine horses (御廏).
  • They built a new stable for the horses (马廏).
  • The official in charge of stables was called the Stablemaster (廏吏).
  • The imperial stables were well-maintained (宫廏).

Collocations

  • Imperial stables(御廏)
  • Horse stable(马廏)
  • Stablemaster(廏吏)
  • Palace stables(宫廏)
  • Stable official(廏官)
  • Stable regulations(廏令)

Idioms

  • To have a stable full of horses(廏马充盈)
  • The stables are full of fine steeds(廏有良马)
  • Stable administration(廏政)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, stables were crucial for military, transportation, and imperial ceremonies.
  • The character appears in historical texts describing imperial horse management and military logistics.
  • Horses symbolized power and mobility in traditional Chinese society, making stables important institutions.

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