驌 (sù) - A legendary swift horse & name of a famous historical horse

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驌 · sù

A legendary swift horse;

name of a famous historical horse;

used in classical literature to denote exceptional equine qualities.

A legendary swift horsename of a famous historical horseused in classical literature to denote exceptional equine

Usage highlights

Swift steedSu horseSteed SuLike SuSu's speedFamous horse Su

Synonyms

  • 骏— fine horse; swift horse
  • 骅— fine horse; legendary horse
  • 骐— dark-blue horse; fine horse

Antonyms

  • 驽— inferior horse; slow horse

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The king rode a swift steed (驌驦) into battle.
  • This horse is as fast as the legendary Su (驌).
  • Ancient texts mention the Su horse (驌马) for its speed.
  • He praised the horse's Su-like qualities (驌-like qualities).

Collocations

  • Swift steed(驌驦)
  • Su horse(驌马)
  • Steed Su(骏马驌)
  • Like Su(如驌)
  • Su's speed(驌之速)
  • Famous horse Su(名马驌)

Idioms

  • Swift as the legendary steed(迅如驌驦)
  • The Su steed's prowess(驌驦之勇)
  • Riding the Su horse(乘驌而行)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts and poetry as a symbol of exceptional speed and nobility in horses.
  • Often paired with other characters denoting horse qualities in compound words.
  • Represents the ideal of equine excellence in traditional Chinese culture.

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