骐 (qí) - A fine horse & a steed

骐Tone 2

qí ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

七器

骐 · qí

A fine horse;

a steed;

a thoroughbred horse;

by extension, a person of outstanding talent or virtue.

A fine horsea steeda thoroughbred horse

Usage highlights

Fine steedTalent of a fine steedQuality of a fine steedGallop of a fine steedLeap of a fine steedFine horse and jade

Synonyms

  • 骏— fine horse; excellent
  • 骥— thoroughbred; fine horse
  • 良马— good horse; fine steed

Antonyms

  • 驽— inferior horse; slow horse
  • 劣马— poor horse; inferior steed

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He rides a fine steed (骐骥).
  • The team recruited a promising talent (骐骥之才).
  • This horse is truly a thoroughbred (骐骥之马).
  • She has the potential of a fine steed (骐骥之质).

Collocations

  • Fine steed(骐骥)
  • Talent of a fine steed(骐骥之才)
  • Quality of a fine steed(骐骥之质)
  • Gallop of a fine steed(骐骥驰骋)
  • Leap of a fine steed(骐骥一跃)
  • Fine horse and jade(骐骥玉珂)

Idioms

  • A fine steed leaping a thousand miles(骐骥一跃，不能十步)
  • A fine steed cannot leap ten paces(骐骥一跃，不能十步)
  • Fine steed and jade carriage(骐骥玉珂)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient Chinese culture, fine horses symbolized outstanding talent, virtue, and potential.
  • The character appears in classical texts like 'Zhuangzi' and 'Xunzi' to比喻 exceptional individuals.
  • Often used in literary contexts to praise someone's abilities or potential.

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