骍 (xīng) - Reddish-brown horse & chestnut horse

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骍 · xīng

Reddish-brown horse;

chestnut horse;

also refers to the reddish color of such horses.

Reddish-brown horsechestnut horsealso refers to the reddish color of such

Usage highlights

Chestnut horseReddishSacrificial reddish animalPure reddish colorReddish horse hairReddish horse

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He rode a chestnut horse (骍马).
  • The reddish-brown ox was used in ancient rituals (骍牲).
  • The horse's coat was a pure reddish hue (骍刚).

Collocations

  • Chestnut horse(骍马)
  • Reddish-brown ox(骍牛)
  • Sacrificial reddish animal(骍牲)
  • Pure reddish color(骍刚)
  • Reddish horse hair(骍毛)
  • Reddish horse(骍驹)

Idioms

  • The reddish horse stands out(骍骍角弓)
  • Red ox for sacrifice(骍犅)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, reddish-brown horses were highly valued, especially for ceremonial and aristocratic use.
  • The character appears in classical texts like the Book of Songs (诗经), describing sacrificial animals and noble steeds.
  • The color represented purity and nobility in certain ritual contexts.

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