馹 (rì) - A fast horse & a post horse used for carrying official dispatches

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馹 · rì

A fast horse;

a post horse used for carrying official dispatches in ancient China;

refers to rapid travel or courier service.

A fast horsea post horse used for carrying official dispatchesrefers to rapid travel or courier service.

Usage highlights

Post horseCourier stationDispatch riderRelay horseExpress deliveryOfficial courier

Synonyms

  • 驿— post station; relay station
  • 骑— rider; cavalry
  • 马— horse

Antonyms

  • 缓— slow; unhurried
  • 慢— slow; leisurely

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The dispatch was sent by post horse (馹骑).
  • Ancient courier stations used fast horses (驿馹).
  • The official traveled rapidly using relay horses (驰馹).

Collocations

  • Post horse(馹马)
  • Courier station(馹站)
  • Dispatch rider(馹骑)
  • Relay horse(驰馹)
  • Express delivery(驰传馹)
  • Official courier(官馹)

Idioms

  • Swift as a post horse(风驰电馹)
  • Traveling by relay horses(驰传之馹)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, 馹 referred specifically to horses used in the imperial courier system for rapid delivery of official documents.
  • The character reflects the importance of efficient communication networks in imperial administration.
  • Such horses were maintained at relay stations along major transportation routes.

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