驑 (liú) - A bay horse with black mane and tail & specifically refers to a horse with a reddish-brown
驑 · liú
A bay horse with black mane and tail;
specifically refers to a horse with a reddish-brown body and black mane and tail.
A bay horse with black mane and tailspecifically refers to a horse with a reddish-brown
Usage highlights
bay horseteam of bay horsesbay horse with black manereddishfine bay horsebay horse's coat
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He rode a bay horse (驑马) through the fields.
- The ancient text described the emperor's chariot drawn by bay horses (驑驷).
- This breed is known for producing bay horses (产驑马).
Collocations
- bay horse(驑马)
- team of bay horses(驑驷)
- bay horse with black mane(黑鬃驑)
- reddish-brown bay(赤驑)
- fine bay horse(良驑)
- bay horse's coat(驑毛)
Idioms
- A team of bay horses(驑驷成群)
- Bay horses and fine steeds(驑骏之选)
- The bay horse's majestic bearing(驑马雄姿)
Cultural background
FAQ- In ancient China, specific horse colors had symbolic meanings and practical classifications for military and ceremonial use.
- Bay horses (驑) were considered among the desirable colors for imperial stables and noble households.
- The character appears in classical texts describing horse breeds and colors important for charioteering.