驔 (diàn) - dappled horse & a horse with mixed black and white coloring

驔Tone 4

diàn ｜ 22 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

驔 · diàn

dappled horse;

a horse with mixed black and white coloring;

piebald horse.

dappled horsea horse with mixed black and white coloringpiebald horse.

Usage highlights

dappled horsepiebald horsehorse with mixed coloringblack and white horse

Synonyms

  • 骓— piebald horse
  • 骢— blue-and-white piebald horse

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text described a dappled horse (驔).
  • He rode a piebald steed (驔马).
  • The term appears in classical poetry describing horse colors (驔).

Collocations

  • dappled horse(驔马)
  • piebald horse(驔)
  • horse with mixed coloring(驔)
  • black and white horse(驔)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing horse coat colors and patterns.
  • Reflects the importance of horse breeding and classification in ancient China.
  • A rare character primarily found in historical and literary contexts.

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