馲 (zhé) - A horse and donkey hybrid & mule

馲Tone 2

zhé ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

丈志

馲 · zhé

A horse and donkey hybrid;

mule;

also used in ancient texts for certain types of horses.

A horse and donkey hybridmulealso used in ancient texts for certain types

Usage highlights

MuleHybrid horseSturdy muleDonkey

Synonyms

  • 騾— Mule (more common term)
  • 駃騠— Another type of horse-donkey hybrid

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mule (馲駝) is a hybrid animal.
  • Ancient texts mention the 馲馬 breed.
  • He rode a sturdy mule (馲駝) through the mountains.

Collocations

  • Mule(馲駝)
  • Hybrid horse(馲馬)
  • Sturdy mule(健馲)
  • Donkey-horse hybrid(驢馬雜交)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing equine breeds and hybrids.
  • Reflects ancient Chinese knowledge of animal husbandry and hybrid animals.
  • Rare character primarily of historical and linguistic interest.

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