驲 (rì) - A fast horse & a post horse used for carrying official dispatches
驲 · rì
A fast horse;
a post horse used for carrying official dispatches in ancient times;
a courier horse.
A fast horsea post horse used for carrying official dispatchesa courier horse.
Usage highlights
courier horsepost horsedispatch riderfast horseofficial courier
Usage & contexts
Examples
- In ancient times, official messages were delivered by courier horses (驲).
- The dispatch rider changed horses at the post station (驿站).
- Historical records mention the use of fast horses (驲马) for urgent communications.
Collocations
- courier horse(驲马)
- post horse(驿驲)
- dispatch rider(驲使)
- fast horse(快驲)
- official courier(官驲)
Cultural background
FAQ- Refers to a specific type of horse used in imperial courier systems in ancient China.
- Associated with the rapid transmission of official documents and imperial decrees.
- Represents efficiency and speed in pre-modern communication systems.