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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
驌sùa famous horsex, 23 strokes, radical 馬
sù(su4)su T4
  1. 1a famous horse
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March 24, 2026

驌sù(su4)

驌 (sù) refers to a famous horse known for its exceptional speed and strength. It can be used in literary contexts or to symbolize excellence and high status in horses, often evoking admiration for its abilities.

Strokes23Radical馬
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, horses symbolize strength and loyalty, and they have been historically revered in literature and art. The mention of a famous horse like 驌 can evoke historical tales of valor and prowess in battle.

Memory tip

Imagine a swift horse galloping across a vast field. The character 驌 combines the radical for horse (马) and a component that can remind you of speed. Think of the 's' sound in 'sprint' to connect the pronunciation with the idea of a fast horse.

Meanings of 驌

sù(su4)
1a famous horse
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About 驌

驌Simplified
23Strokes
馬Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

This term is mostly used in literary or poetic contexts rather than in everyday conversation. Be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; context is key to understanding its usage.

HSK Study Tips

While 驌 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be related to words about animals and speed that are commonly taught at lower levels. Focus on recognizing the horse radical (马) in more familiar words related to horses.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 驌 with other horse-related terms. For instance, using 驌 when referring to a regular horse instead of its specific meaning as a famous one is incorrect. Always clarify the context when using it.

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Etymology of 驌

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory hint

horse

Semantic (meaning)馬
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Phonetic (sound)肅
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Origin

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Decomposition of 驌

IDS Structure⿰馬肅
驌Full character
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馬ma3
left
肅su4
right
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Parts

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How to say a famous horse in Chinese

“a famous horse” in Chinese is驌sù

驌 (sù) refers to a famous horse known for its exceptional speed and strength. It can be used in literary contexts or to symbolize excellence and high status in horses, often evoking admiration for its abilities.

When to use 驌

This term is mostly used in literary or poetic contexts rather than in everyday conversation. Be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; context is key to understanding its usage.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 驌 with other horse-related terms. For instance, using 驌 when referring to a regular horse instead of its specific meaning as a famous one is incorrect. Always clarify the context when using it.

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Word Family of 驌

Words containing this character1
骕sù(literary) good horse (old)驌
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驌 refers to a famous horse known for its speed and strength.

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