駎 (zhòu) - A horse running swiftly & to gallop

駎Tone 4

zhòu ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

志

駎 · zhòu

A horse running swiftly;

to gallop;

to run at full speed.

A horse running swiftlyto gallopto run at full speed.

Usage highlights

Galloping horseSwift runningHorse racingRapid advanceFast horse

Synonyms

  • 驰— to gallop, to speed
  • 奔— to run quickly, to rush
  • 跑— to run

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The horse galloped across the plain (駎马奔腾).
  • He rode a swift horse (他骑着一匹駎马).
  • The cavalry charged forward (骑兵駎驰向前).

Collocations

  • Galloping horse(駎马)
  • Swift running(駎驰)
  • Horse racing(駎赛)
  • Rapid advance(駎进)
  • Fast horse(駎驹)

Idioms

  • Like a swift horse galloping(如駎马奔腾)
  • Galloping thousands of miles(駎驰千里)
  • Swift as wind(风驰电駎)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts describing fast horses and cavalry movements.
  • In ancient China, fast horses were highly valued for military purposes and transportation.
  • The character reflects the importance of equestrian culture in Chinese history.

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