騉 (kūn) - Kun — refers to a fine horse & a steed

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kūn ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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騉 · kūn

Kun — refers to a fine horse;

a steed;

a good horse.

Kun — refers to a fine horsea steeda good horse.

Usage highlights

fine horselegendary horseexcellent steedKun horseKun steed

Synonyms

  • 马— horse (general term)
  • 骏— fine horse; swift horse
  • 骥— thoroughbred horse; noble steed

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He rode a fine steed (騉马).
  • The ancient text mentions a legendary horse (騉駼).
  • This breed is known for its excellent horses (良騉).

Collocations

  • fine horse(騉马)
  • legendary horse(騉駼)
  • excellent steed(良騉)
  • Kun horse(騉駒)
  • Kun steed(騉骥)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing exceptional horses.
  • Rare character used primarily in literary or historical contexts.
  • Associated with horse breeding and equestrian culture in ancient China.

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