驘 (luó) - A mule & the offspring of a horse and a donkey
驘 · luó
A mule;
the offspring of a horse and a donkey;
also used in ancient texts to refer to a type of fine horse.
A mulethe offspring of a horse and a donkeyalso used in ancient texts to refer to
Usage highlights
mulefine horsestrong mulemule cartmule drivermule train
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The farmer uses a mule (驘) for plowing fields.
- Mules (驘) are known for their strength and endurance.
- In ancient times, fine horses were sometimes called 驘.
- The hybrid between horse and donkey is a mule (驘).
Collocations
- mule(驘)
- fine horse(良驘)
- strong mule(健驘)
- mule cart(驘车)
- mule driver(驘夫)
- mule train(驘队)
Idioms
- As strong as a mule(力大如驘)
- Stubborn as a mule(倔如驘)
- Mule's endurance(驘之耐力)
Cultural background
FAQ- Mules were important pack animals in ancient China, especially along trade routes like the Silk Road.
- In some classical texts, 驘 was used to describe exceptional horses, not just hybrids.
- Mules symbolize hard work, endurance, and sometimes stubbornness in Chinese culture.