驤 (xiāng) - To prance, to rear up (of a horse) & to gallop

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驤 · xiāng

To prance, to rear up (of a horse);

to gallop;

to rise up;

to soar;

to lift up.

To prance, to rear up (of a horse)to gallopto rise up

Usage highlights

Dragon soaringHorse rearingHead liftedSpirit risingGalloping forwardSoaring ambition

Synonyms

  • 腾— to soar, to rise
  • 跃— to leap, to jump
  • 驰— to gallop, to speed

Antonyms

  • 伏— to crouch, to lie low
  • 卧— to lie down, to recline
  • 沉— to sink, to submerge

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The horse reared up (马驤).
  • The dragon soared into the sky (龙驤).
  • He lifted his head proudly (昂首驤).
  • The general's spirit rose (将军气驤).

Collocations

  • Dragon soaring(龙驤)
  • Horse rearing(马驤)
  • Head lifted(首驤)
  • Spirit rising(气驤)
  • Galloping forward(前驤)
  • Soaring ambition(志驤)

Idioms

  • Dragon soaring, tiger leaping(龙驤虎跃)
  • Dragon soaring and phoenix dancing(龙驤凤舞)
  • High-spirited and prancing(气宇轩驤)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally described the majestic movement of horses, particularly rearing or prancing.
  • Extended metaphorically to describe soaring ambition, rising spirit, or majestic presence.
  • Often used in classical literature to depict heroic figures or powerful movements.

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