驥 (jì) - A fine horse & a steed

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jì ｜ 26 strokes ｜ radical:

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驥 · jì

A fine horse;

a steed;

a thoroughbred;

metaphorically an outstanding or talented person.

A fine horsea steeda thoroughbred

Usage highlights

Fine horseOld steedThoroughbred horseOutstanding talentEager steedSteed and dragon

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 驽马— inferior horse; slow horse
  • 劣马— poor-quality horse

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is a man of great talent (人中骐骥).
  • The old warhorse still has great ambitions (老骥伏枥).
  • This horse is a true thoroughbred (这是一匹千里骥).
  • Seeking talented individuals (求贤如渴骥).

Collocations

  • Fine horse(骐骥)
  • Old steed(老骥)
  • Thoroughbred horse(千里骥)
  • Outstanding talent(骥才)
  • Eager steed(渴骥)
  • Steed and dragon(骥龙)

Idioms

  • An old steed in the stable still aspires to gallop a thousand miles(老骥伏枥，志在千里)
  • A fine horse that can run a thousand li(骐骥千里)
  • Following the tracks of a fine horse(按图索骥)
  • A steed leaping over a stream(骥跃溪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, fine horses were highly valued for transportation, warfare, and as status symbols.
  • The character appears in classical texts like 'Zhuangzi' and 'Shiji', often symbolizing exceptional talent or potential.
  • The idiom '老骥伏枥' from Cao Cao's poem expresses that old people can still have great ambitions.

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