骔 (zōng) - Dappled horse & a horse with mixed black and white hair.

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骔 · zōng

Dappled horse;

a horse with mixed black and white hair.

Dappled horsea horse with mixed black and white hair.

Usage highlights

dappled horsedappled steeddappled cavalry horsefine dappled horseblack dappled horsedappled horse's mane

Synonyms

  • 骢— piebald horse; horse with mixed colors
  • 骓— piebald horse; horse with black and white markings

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He rode a dappled horse (骔马).
  • The cavalry preferred dappled horses (骔骑).
  • That is a fine dappled steed (好一匹骔).

Collocations

  • dappled horse(骔马)
  • dappled steed(骔骢)
  • dappled cavalry horse(骔骑)
  • fine dappled horse(良骔)
  • black dappled horse(乌骔)
  • dappled horse's mane(骔鬃)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Refers specifically to horses with mixed black and white hair coloration, valued for their distinctive appearance.
  • Historically used in classical texts describing fine horses and cavalry.
  • Represents a specific type of horse coat pattern recognized in traditional Chinese equestrian culture.

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