(yīn) - Yin — a horse with black mane and & a light-colored horse.

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Yin — a horse with black mane and white body;

a light-colored horse.

Yin — a horse with black mane anda light-colored horse.

Usage highlights

Yin horseYin coltYin teamBlackLight horse

Synonyms

  • black-and-white spotted horse
  • piebald horse; horse with mixed colors

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text describes a yin horse (駰馬).
  • He rode a horse with black mane (駰駒).
  • The term appears in classical Chinese literature (駰駟).

Collocations

  • Yin horse(駰馬)
  • Yin colt(駰駒)
  • Yin team(駰駟)
  • Black-maned horse(黑鬃駰)
  • Light horse(淺色駰)

Idioms

  • Fine horses with black manes(駟駰之馬)
  • Team of yin horses(駰駟齊驅)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing horse colors and breeds.
  • Represents a specific type of horse coloration valued in ancient times.
  • Used in historical contexts related to horse breeding and classification.

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