骊 (lí) - A pure black horse & the name of a river and mountain in

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骊 · lí

A pure black horse;

the name of a river and mountain in ancient China;

also used in the name of the Lishan Mountain and Lishui River.

A pure black horsethe name of a river and mountain inalso used in the name of the Lishan

Usage highlights

Pure black horseLishan MountainLishui RiverBlack steedLiyuanLiji

Synonyms

  • 黑马— black horse
  • 乌骓— black horse (historical term)

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A pure black horse (骊马) was highly valued in ancient times.
  • Lishan Mountain (骊山) is a famous historical site in Shaanxi.
  • The Lishui River (骊水) flows through several provinces.
  • The poem mentions a black steed (骊驹).

Collocations

  • Pure black horse(骊马)
  • Lishan Mountain(骊山)
  • Lishui River(骊水)
  • Black steed(骊驹)
  • Liyuan(骊苑 - black horse garden)
  • Liji(骊姬 - historical figure name)

Idioms

  • A single phrase startles everyone(一语惊骊)
  • Probing the dragon and getting the pearl(探骊得珠)
  • Singing alone at Lishan(骊歌独唱)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, black horses were considered noble and were often used by royalty and nobility.
  • Lishan Mountain is historically significant as the location of the Terracotta Army and the Huaqing Palace.
  • The character appears in classical poetry and literature, often symbolizing elegance and nobility.

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