驊 (huá) - Hua — a reddish-brown horse & a fine horse

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huá ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

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驊 · huá

Hua — a reddish-brown horse;

a fine horse;

used in names to denote excellence, speed, or nobility.

Hua — a reddish-brown horsea fine horseused in names to denote excellence, speed, or

Usage highlights

Fine horseOutstanding steedNoble horseReddish

Synonyms

  • 騮— a fine horse (similar connotation)
  • 駿— steed, fine horse
  • 驥— thoroughbred, outstanding horse

Antonyms

  • 驢— donkey (inferior animal)
  • 駑— inferior horse, jade

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He rode a fine steed (驊騮).
  • The name 驊 implies outstanding talent (驊駟).
  • In ancient texts, 驊 referred to a prized horse (驊騮).

Collocations

  • Fine horse(驊騮)
  • Outstanding steed(驊駟)
  • Noble horse(驊驥)
  • Reddish-brown horse(驊騮)

Idioms

  • A fine steed like Hua Liu(驊騮開道)
  • Outstanding talent and speed(驊騮騄駬)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used to denote superior horses, often reddish-brown in color.
  • In naming, it symbolizes excellence, speed, and noble qualities.
  • Associated with legendary horses in Chinese mythology and literature.

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