(zǎng) - A superior horse & a steed

Tone 3

zǎng | 8 strokes | radical: 马

· zǎng

A superior horse;

a steed;

historically, a horse dealer or broker.

A superior horsea steedhistorically, a horse dealer or broker.

Usage highlights

Horse dealerHorse brokerSuperior horseHorse market brokerCunning dealer

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was a famous horse dealer (驵侩) in the market.
  • The ancient text mentions a fine steed (良驵).
  • They traded horses through a broker (驵会).

Collocations

  • Horse dealer(驵侩)
  • Horse broker(驵会)
  • Superior horse(良驵)
  • Horse market broker(市驵)
  • Cunning dealer(驵诈)

Idioms

  • A cunning horse dealer(狡黠之驵)
  • The broker's sharp tongue(驵侩之舌)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, 驵 referred to a superior breed of horse, highly valued for strength and speed.
  • The term extended to horse dealers and brokers who were central figures in traditional livestock markets.

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