駙 (fù) - Auxiliary horse & second horse harnessed to a carriage

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Auxiliary horse;

second horse harnessed to a carriage;

historically, the title 'Commandant of the Auxiliary Horses' (駙馬都尉), which later became the title for the emperor's son-in-law.

Auxiliary horsesecond horse harnessed to a carriagehistorically, the title 'Commandant of the Auxiliary Horses'

Usage highlights

Emperor's sonCommandant of the Auxiliary HorsesAuxiliary horseImperial son

Synonyms

  • 副馬— Auxiliary horse (literal synonym)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • In ancient times, the emperor's son-in-law held the title Commandant of the Auxiliary Horses (駙馬).
  • The auxiliary horse (駙馬) was harnessed beside the main horse.
  • He was appointed as the emperor's son-in-law (駙馬).

Collocations

  • Emperor's son-in-law(駙馬)
  • Commandant of the Auxiliary Horses(駙馬都尉)
  • Auxiliary horse(副馬)
  • Imperial son-in-law(駙馬爺)

Idioms

  • To become the emperor's son-in-law(招為駙馬)
  • The Commandant of the Auxiliary Horses(駙馬都尉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to an auxiliary horse hitched beside the main horse in a carriage for safety and support.
  • The title 'Commandant of the Auxiliary Horses' (駙馬都尉) was a military post in the Han dynasty, often given to high-ranking officials or imperial relatives.
  • During the Wei-Jin period, this title became exclusively reserved for the emperor's son-in-law, symbolizing his close, supportive role to the imperial family.

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