駧 (dòng) - To gallop & to run swiftly (of horses)

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駧 · dòng

To gallop;

to run swiftly (of horses);

to move quickly.

To gallopto run swiftly (of horses)to move quickly.

Usage highlights

Galloping horseSwift runningGalloping soundRapid movementCharge forwardGalloping appearance

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The horses galloped across the plain (駧駧奔驰).
  • He rode swiftly on horseback (骑马駧行).
  • The cavalry charged forward (骑兵駧进).

Collocations

  • Galloping horse(駧马)
  • Swift running(駧驰)
  • Galloping sound(駧声)
  • Rapid movement(駧行)
  • Charge forward(駧进)
  • Galloping appearance(駧駧)

Idioms

  • Galloping like lightning(駧如闪电)
  • Swift as the wind(风駧电掣)
  • Horses galloping forward(骏马駧前)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in classical Chinese literature to describe the swift movement of horses.
  • Often appears in military contexts describing cavalry movements.
  • Considered a literary and somewhat archaic character in modern usage.

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