騬 (chéng) - A castrated horse & specifically refers to a gelded horse.

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騬 · chéng

A castrated horse;

specifically refers to a gelded horse.

A castrated horsespecifically refers to a gelded horse.

Usage highlights

castrated horsegelded horsehorse castrationdomestic geldingriding gelding

Synonyms

  • 骟马— castrated horse (more common term)
  • 阉马— gelded horse

Antonyms

  • 种马— stallion (breeding male horse)
  • 公马— male horse (intact)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The farmer kept a castrated horse (騬马) for farm work.
  • Gelded horses are often calmer for riding (骑騬马).
  • In ancient times, castration was common for domestic horses (家养騬).

Collocations

  • castrated horse(騬马)
  • gelded horse(騬驹)
  • horse castration(騬割)
  • domestic gelding(家騬)
  • riding gelding(骑騬)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used in animal husbandry to refer to castrated male horses for easier handling.
  • The character appears in classical Chinese texts discussing horse breeding and management.
  • Reflects traditional Chinese practices in domestic animal management.

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