骏 (jùn) - fine horse & steed

骏Tone 4

jùn ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

骏 · jùn

fine horse;

steed;

swift;

outstanding;

excellent

fine horsesteedswift

Usage highlights

fine horseswift speedoutstanding talentlegendary steedexcellent and fastnoble steed

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He rides a fine horse (骏马).
  • The project is progressing at a swift pace (骏速).
  • This is an outstanding talent (骏才).
  • The ancient text describes a legendary steed (骏足).

Collocations

  • fine horse(骏马)
  • swift speed(骏速)
  • outstanding talent(骏才)
  • legendary steed(骏足)
  • excellent and fast(骏快)
  • noble steed(骏骑)

Idioms

  • A thousand li pursued by a fine steed(千里骏骨)
  • Outstanding talent and great learning(骏才宏学)
  • Riding a fine horse to view flowers(走马看花)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, horses symbolize speed, perseverance, and success.
  • The character 骏 is often used in names to convey excellence, speed, and noble qualities.
  • Historically associated with fine horses bred for emperors and nobility.

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