驣 (téng) - Gallop, run swiftly & a variant form of 腾 (téng) meaning to

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téng ｜ 26 strokes ｜ radical:

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驣 · téng

Gallop, run swiftly;

a variant form of 腾 (téng) meaning to soar, rise, or prance.

Gallop, run swiftlya variant form of 腾 (téng) meaning to

Usage highlights

Gallop swiftlySoar and riseLeap and pranceRise into the cloudsAdvance rapidlyMajestic steed

Synonyms

  • 腾— to soar, rise, gallop
  • 奔— to run, dash
  • 驰— to gallop, speed

Antonyms

  • 滞— stagnant, sluggish
  • 停— to stop, halt

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The horse gallops swiftly (马驣驰).
  • His career is soaring rapidly (事业驣飞).
  • The dragon rises into the clouds (龙驣云起).
  • A steed prancing forward (骏马驣跃).

Collocations

  • Gallop swiftly(驣驰)
  • Soar and rise(驣飞)
  • Leap and prance(驣跃)
  • Rise into the clouds(驣云)
  • Advance rapidly(驣进)
  • Majestic steed(驣骏)

Idioms

  • The dragon soars and the tiger leaps(龙驣虎跃)
  • A steed gallops a thousand miles(驣驹千里)
  • Rising swiftly in career(飞黄驣达)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 驣 is a variant of 腾, often used in classical texts to depict the powerful movement of horses or mythical creatures.
  • In Chinese culture, it symbolizes vigor, rapid advancement, and heroic spirit, frequently associated with legendary steeds and dragons.
  • The character is rare in modern usage but retains a classical, literary flavor.

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