骜 (ào) - A wild, untamed horse & by extension, someone who is arrogant, haughty, or

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ào ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

骜 · ào

A wild, untamed horse;

by extension, someone who is arrogant, haughty, or unruly.

A wild, untamed horseby extension, someone who is arrogant, haughty, or

Usage highlights

Arrogant and unrulyWild and untamedArrogant natureWild horseArrogant and domineeringUnruly and difficult to control

Synonyms

  • 傲— arrogant, proud
  • 桀— tyrannical, fierce
  • 悍— fierce, brave

Antonyms

  • 驯— tame, docile
  • 顺— obedient, compliant
  • 谦— humble, modest

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has an arrogant personality (性格桀骜).
  • The wild horse galloped across the plains (桀骜不驯的野马).
  • The youth was unruly and difficult to discipline (桀骜的少年).
  • She refused to submit to authority (桀骜不驯).

Collocations

  • Arrogant and unruly(桀骜)
  • Wild and untamed(桀骜不驯)
  • Arrogant nature(骜性)
  • Wild horse(骜马)
  • Arrogant and domineering(骜悍)
  • Unruly and difficult to control(骜放)

Idioms

  • Wild and intractable(桀骜不驯)
  • Arrogant and domineering(桀骜强悍)
  • Proud and aloof(孤高桀骜)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to untamed horses in classical Chinese texts.
  • Often used to describe people with strong, independent personalities who resist authority.
  • Carries both positive connotations of strength and negative connotations of arrogance.
  • Appears in historical texts describing rebellious figures or powerful personalities.

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