(táo) - A horse with a white coat color & a type of horse with specific coloration.

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A horse with a white coat color;

a type of horse with specific coloration.

A horse with a white coat colora type of horse with specific coloration.

Usage highlights

white horsehorse colorprized steedfine horsehorse coat

Synonyms

  • 白马white horse (more common term)
  • pure black horse (contrasting color)

Antonyms

  • pure black horse

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The white horse (駣马) galloped across the plain.
  • Ancient texts describe this special horse color (駣色).
  • He owned a prized white-coated steed (名駣).

Collocations

  • white horse(駣马)
  • horse color(駣色)
  • prized steed(名駣)
  • fine horse(良駣)
  • horse coat(駣毛)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing horse colors and breeds.
  • Reflects the importance of horse classification in ancient Chinese society.
  • Part of specialized vocabulary for equine characteristics in historical contexts.

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