骃 (yīn) - A horse with silver-white mane and black body & a type of horse mentioned in ancient Chinese

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yīn ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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骃 · yīn

A horse with silver-white mane and black body;

a type of horse mentioned in ancient Chinese texts.

A horse with silver-white mane and black bodya type of horse mentioned in ancient Chinese

Usage highlights

骃马名骃良骃骃骐骃原骃骆

Synonyms

  • 马— horse (general term)
  • 骏— fine horse, steed
  • 骐— dark-blue or black-and-white horse

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text describes a special horse with silver-white mane (骃马).
  • He rode a magnificent black horse with silver mane (骃).
  • In classical literature, the 骃 was considered a noble steed (名骃).

Collocations

  • yin1 ma3(骃马)
  • ming2 yin1(名骃)
  • liang2 yin1(良骃)
  • yin1 qi2(骃骐)
  • yin1 yuan2(骃原)
  • yin1 luo4(骃骆)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts describing horse breeds and characteristics.
  • Represents a specific type of horse valued in historical Chinese equestrian culture.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage but maintains classical literary significance.

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