馻 (yǔn) - A legendary horse from ancient Chinese mythology & a fine, spirited horse.

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馻 · yǔn

A legendary horse from ancient Chinese mythology;

a fine, spirited horse.

A legendary horse from ancient Chinese mythologya fine, spirited horse.

Usage highlights

Yaon horselegendary Yaonfine steedspirited Yaonmythical horse

Synonyms

  • 骏马— fine horse; steed
  • 神驹— divine colt; mythical horse

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions a mythical horse called a Yaon (馻).
  • He rode a magnificent steed (骏马馻).
  • The emperor sought the legendary Yaon horse (馻马).

Collocations

  • Yaon horse(馻马)
  • legendary Yaon(神馻)
  • fine steed(良馻)
  • spirited Yaon(骏馻)
  • mythical horse(神兽馻)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts and mythology as a type of exceptional horse.
  • Reflects the high cultural value placed on horses in traditional China, symbolizing speed, endurance, and nobility.

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