駥 (róng) - A horse of seven chi (ancient Chinese unit & a tall, strong horse.
駥 · róng
A horse of seven chi (ancient Chinese unit of length, about 2.
3 meters) in height;
a tall, strong horse.
A horse of seven chi (ancient Chinese unita tall, strong horse.
Usage highlights
tall horsesevenstrong steedfine horsehorse measurement
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The ancient text describes a magnificent steed (駥马).
- He rode a horse of exceptional height (七尺之駥).
- The cavalry selected only the strongest horses (壮駥).
Collocations
- tall horse(駥马)
- seven-chi horse(七尺之駥)
- strong steed(壮駥)
- fine horse(良駥)
- horse measurement(马駥)
Cultural background
FAQ- In ancient China, horses were measured in chi; a seven-chi horse was considered exceptionally tall and valuable.
- The character appears in classical texts describing horse breeds and qualities.
- Reflects the importance of horses in ancient Chinese warfare, transportation, and status.