驉 (xū) - A kind of fine horse & name of a legendary horse.

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驉 · xū

A kind of fine horse;

name of a legendary horse.

A kind of fine horsename of a legendary horse.

Usage highlights

驉马驉驹良驉神驉

Synonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions a fine steed called 驉 (xū).
  • 驉 is a rare character for a type of horse (马).
  • In classical literature, 驉 appears as a horse name (驉马).

Collocations

  • xū mǎ(驉马)
  • xū jū(驉驹)
  • liáng xū(良驉)
  • shén xū(神驉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 驉 appears in ancient Chinese texts as a name for a specific type of horse.
  • Like many horse-related characters, it reflects the importance of horses in traditional Chinese culture for transportation, warfare, and status.

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