駿 (jùn) - Steed, fine horse & swift, fast

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jùn ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

駿 · jùn

Steed, fine horse;

swift, fast;

outstanding, excellent;

used metaphorically for talent and excellence.

Steed, fine horseswift, fastoutstanding, excellent

Usage highlights

Fine horseOutstanding talentSwift horseFine steedEight fine steedsRiding a fine horse

Synonyms

  • 良马— good horse, fine steed
  • 宝马— treasured horse, fine horse
  • 英才— outstanding talent (metaphorical sense)

Antonyms

  • 驽马— inferior horse, slow horse
  • 庸才— mediocre talent, ordinary person

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He rides a swift horse (骏马).
  • The company recruits outstanding talent (骏才).
  • This is a fast horse (骏足).
  • Ancient texts praise the eight fine steeds (八骏).

Collocations

  • Fine horse(骏马)
  • Outstanding talent(骏才)
  • Swift horse(骏足)
  • Fine steed(骏骑)
  • Eight fine steeds(八骏)
  • Riding a fine horse(乘骏)

Idioms

  • Fine steed gallops a thousand miles(骏马千里)
  • Outstanding talent and great learning(骏才博学)
  • Fine horse and sharp blade(骏马快刀)
  • Eight steeds of King Mu(穆王八骏)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, fine horses were highly valued for transportation, military use, and as status symbols.
  • The character often appears in classical literature praising exceptional horses, later extended to describe outstanding talent.
  • King Mu of Zhou's 'Eight Steeds' (八骏) are legendary horses in Chinese mythology, symbolizing speed and nobility.

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