驺 (zōu) - Horse groom & stable attendant

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zōu ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 马

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驺 · zōu

Horse groom;

stable attendant;

royal carriage driver;

officer in charge of imperial stables in ancient China.

Horse groomstable attendantroyal carriage driver

Usage highlights

Horse groomStable officerCarriage driverImperial stable officialGroom's attendantStable department

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The groom (驺从) followed the noble's carriage.
  • He served as a stable officer (驺吏) in the imperial court.
  • The royal carriage driver (驺御) was highly skilled.

Collocations

  • Horse groom(驺从)
  • Stable officer(驺吏)
  • Carriage driver(驺御)
  • Imperial stable official(驺虞)
  • Groom's attendant(驺仆)
  • Stable department(驺寺)

Idioms

  • The mythical beast Zouyu (驺虞) symbolizes benevolence and appears only during the reign of a virtuous ruler.

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, '驺' referred to officials managing the emperor's stables and carriages.
  • The term '驺虞' also refers to a mythical benevolent beast in Chinese mythology, often depicted as a white tiger with black spots, symbolizing righteousness.

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