駽 (xuān) - A dark bay horse & a black horse

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xuān ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

信嫣

駽 · xuān

A dark bay horse;

a black horse;

a swift horse.

A dark bay horsea black horsea swift horse.

Usage highlights

Dark bay horseBlack horseSwift horseSteedFine horse

Synonyms

  • 骊— Pure black horse
  • 骐— Dark-colored horse with patterns
  • 骏— Fast horse; steed

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He rode a dark bay horse (駽马).
  • The swift horse galloped across the plain (駿駽).
  • The ancient text described a black steed (青駽).

Collocations

  • Dark bay horse(駽马)
  • Black horse(青駽)
  • Swift horse(駿駽)
  • Steed(駽駒)
  • Fine horse(良駽)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily found in classical Chinese texts describing horse breeds and colors.
  • Reflects the historical importance of horses in Chinese culture, warfare, and transportation.

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