騋 (lái) - A tall horse measuring seven chi or more & refers to a large, strong horse.

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騋 · lái

A tall horse measuring seven chi or more;

refers to a large, strong horse.

A tall horse measuring seven chi or morerefers to a large, strong horse.

Usage highlights

tall horsesevenproduce large horsesmajestic steedhorse measuring over seven chi

Synonyms

  • 骏— steed; fine horse
  • 马— horse (general term)

Antonyms

  • 驽— inferior horse; jade

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text describes a tall horse (騋) as measuring over seven chi.
  • He admired the majestic steed (騋马) in the stable.
  • The breed is known for producing large horses (产騋).

Collocations

  • tall horse(騋马)
  • seven-chi horse(七尺之騋)
  • produce large horses(产騋)
  • majestic steed(骏騋)
  • horse measuring over seven chi(马高七尺以上为騋)

Idioms

  • A steed measuring seven chi(騋牝驪牡)
  • Tall horses and strong steeds(騋骏之材)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Mentioned in ancient Chinese texts like the Erya, defining horses over seven chi in height as 騋.
  • Reflects the importance of horse breeding and classification in traditional Chinese society.
  • Associated with strength, nobility, and utility in historical contexts.

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