駺 (láng) - A legendary horse that can travel a thousand & a swift, mythical steed.

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láng ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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駺 · láng

A legendary horse that can travel a thousand li in a single day;

a swift, mythical steed.

A legendary horse that can travel a thousanda swift, mythical steed.

Usage highlights

ThousandDivine steedSwift horseGalloping steedLegendary horseFine horse

Synonyms

  • 骐— black horse; fine horse
  • 骥— thoroughbred horse; fine steed
  • 骏— fine horse; excellent steed

Antonyms

  • 驽— inferior horse; jade

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient texts mention a legendary thousand-li horse (千里駺).
  • He rode as fast as a mythical steed (如駺奔驰).
  • The emperor sought the fabled swift horse (神駺).

Collocations

  • Thousand-li horse(千里駺)
  • Divine steed(神駺)
  • Swift horse(駺马)
  • Galloping steed(駺驰)
  • Legendary horse(駺驹)
  • Fine horse(良駺)

Idioms

  • A thousand-li steed in a single day(一日千里之駺)
  • Swift as a legendary horse(疾如駺马)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 駺 appears in classical Chinese texts describing mythical horses capable of extraordinary speed and endurance.
  • Such legendary horses were often associated with imperial power, military prowess, and divine favor in Chinese mythology.
  • The character reflects the high cultural value placed on horses in ancient China for transportation, warfare, and status.

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