骋 (chěng) - to gallop & to give free rein to
骋 · chěng
to gallop;
to give free rein to;
to develop fully;
to display talent
to gallopto give free rein toto develop fully
Usage highlights
gallop freelydisplay talentgallop on battlefieldgive free rein to ambitiongallop across plainsunleash one's abilities
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The horses gallop across the plain (驰骋在草原上).
- He gave free rein to his imagination (驰骋想象).
- She fully displayed her talents (骋才).
- The warrior galloped on the battlefield (骋马沙场).
Collocations
- gallop freely(驰骋)
- display talent(骋才)
- gallop on battlefield(骋马)
- give free rein to ambition(骋志)
- gallop across plains(骋驰)
- unleash one's abilities(骋能)
Idioms
- Gallop across the battlefield(纵横驰骋)
- Give free rein to one's ambitions(骋志千里)
- Gallop with unrestrained spirit(骋怀游目)
Cultural background
FAQ- Originally described horses running freely, later extended metaphorically to expressing talents and ambitions without restraint.
- In traditional culture, 'galloping' symbolizes freedom, power, and the unrestrained expression of ability.
- Often used in literary contexts to describe the full development of personal potential or creative imagination.