駵 (liú) - A red horse with a black mane & a fine horse

駵Tone 2

liú ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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駵 · liú

A red horse with a black mane;

a fine horse;

a steed.

A red horse with a black manea fine horsea steed.

Usage highlights

Red horse with black maneFine steed駵 horseGallant steedPrecious horse

Synonyms

  • 骝— red horse with black mane
  • 骏— fine horse; steed
  • 骅— fine horse; steed

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He rode a fine steed (駵马).
  • The ancient text mentions a red horse with black mane (赤駵).
  • The warrior's mount was a magnificent steed (骏駵).

Collocations

  • Red horse with black mane(赤駵)
  • Fine steed(骏駵)
  • 駵 horse(駵马)
  • Gallant steed(骅駵)
  • Precious horse(骐駵)

Idioms

  • Fine horses and swift carriages(骅駵开道)
  • A team of four splendid horses(骐駵并驾)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing fine horses, particularly those of noble or heroic stature.
  • Associated with strength, speed, and nobility in traditional Chinese culture.
  • Often used in literary contexts to symbolize excellence and superior quality.

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