驵 (zǎng) - A superior horse & a steed
驵 · 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
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.