駜 (bì) - Strong and sturdy horse & robust and powerful equine.

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bì ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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駜 · bì

Strong and sturdy horse;

robust and powerful equine.

Strong and sturdy horserobust and powerful equine.

Usage highlights

sturdy horserobust steedpowerful equinestrong horsemighty stallionvigorous horse

Synonyms

  • 壯— strong, robust
  • 健— healthy, vigorous
  • 驍— brave, valiant (of horses)

Antonyms

  • 弱— weak, feeble
  • 病— sick, ill
  • 衰— declining, deteriorating

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text describes a sturdy horse (駜馬).
  • He rode a powerful steed (駜駿) into battle.
  • The poem praises the robust horses (駜駜) of the nobleman.

Collocations

  • sturdy horse(駜馬)
  • robust steed(駜駿)
  • powerful equine(駜騎)
  • strong horse(駜壯)
  • mighty stallion(駜雄)
  • vigorous horse(駜健)

Idioms

  • Sturdy horses with flying manes(駜彼乘駟)
  • Robust steeds in the royal stables(駜宮之馬)
  • Strong horses pulling the chariot(駜車之馬)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese poetry, particularly in the Book of Songs (詩經), describing noblemen's horses.
  • Represents strength, vitality, and aristocratic status in ancient Chinese society.
  • Often used in literary contexts to symbolize power and military might through equine imagery.

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