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驹 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
colt; fleet, swift; surnameng, 8 strokes, radical 马, rank #32704, Very Hard
(ju1) T1
  1. 1colt; fleet, swift; surname
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March 24, 2026

(駒)(ju1)

驹 (jū) refers primarily to a young horse or colt. It can also convey the idea of swiftness or speed, often used in literary contexts. This character may also appear as a surname in some Chinese families.

Strokes8RadicalFrequency#32704DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, horses symbolize strength and speed, often associated with success and perseverance. The term 驹 is often found in poetry, reflecting the admiration for young, vigorous horses in traditional literature.

Memory Tip

Imagine a young horse (colt) galloping swiftly across a meadow. The character 驹 resembles a horse (马) with the added element of speed (represented by the radical ‘走’ which means to walk or run). Picture the colt racing ahead, 'jū' sounds like 'zoom', emphasizing its fleetness.

Meanings of 驹

(ju1)
1colt; fleet, swift; surname
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About 驹

Simplified
Traditional
8Strokes
Radical
名语素míngcínoun root (n.root)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 驹

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a young horse (colt) galloping swiftly across a meadow. The character 驹 resembles a horse (马) with the added element of speed (represented by the radical ‘走’ which means to walk or run). Picture the colt racing ahead, 'jū' sounds like 'zoom', emphasizing its fleetness.

Usage Notes

Learners should be cautious not to confuse 驹 with similar characters like 马 (mǎ) which means horse in general. This word is more formal and literary, so it’s not commonly used in everyday conversation. It often appears in idiomatic expressions or poetry.

HSK Study Tips

Since 驹 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, students at HSK level 4 and above may encounter it in literature or advanced texts. Focus on recognizing the character in context and understanding its use in describing speed or youthfulness.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, horses symbolize strength and speed, often associated with success and perseverance. The term 驹 is often found in poetry, reflecting the admiration for young, vigorous horses in traditional literature.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 驹 with 马 (mǎ) and may use it interchangeably, but 驹 specifically denotes a young horse or colt. For example, saying '我有一匹驹' (Wǒ yǒu yī pǐ jū) is correct, while saying '我有一匹马' (Wǒ yǒu yī pǐ mǎ) is too broad if referring specifically to a colt.

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Pronunciation of 驹

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Etymology of 驹

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 马 represents the meaning and 句 represents the sound. Simplified form of 駒.

Memory Hint

horse

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Phonetic (sound)
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 驹?

Decomposition of 驹

IDS Structure⿰马句
Full Character
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Ma3
left
gou1
right
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Identify the Components

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Grammar Patterns of 驹

驹 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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Complete the Sentence

“彗星”还跟“斯平威·哈维斯特”生下了这匹出类拔萃的小马____。

Comet also sired the champion foal out of Spinway Harvest.

Example Sentences for 驹 (1)

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“彗星”还跟“斯平威·哈维斯特”生下了这匹出类拔萃的小马驹。

“ “ huì” xīng ”“ huán gēn “· sī píng wēi ·” hā wéi sī tè ” shēng xià le zhè pǐ chū lèi bá。

Comet also sired the champion foal out of Spinway Harvest.

Cultural Notes for 驹

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, horses symbolize strength and speed, often associated with success and perseverance. The term 驹 is often found in poetry, reflecting the admiration for young, vigorous horses in traditional literature.

🌏Cross-cultural Insight

In Western cultures, a colt is simply viewed as a baby horse, but in Chinese literature, young horses symbolize not just youth but also potential and vitality, which is often celebrated in poetry and art.

Word Family of 驹

Words Containing This Character5
colt
马驹young horse (colt or filly)馬駒
白驹过隙a white steed flits past a crack (idiom); How time flies!白駒過隙
龙驹fine horse龍駒
龙驹凤雏brilliant young man龍駒鳳雛
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 驹

The tone for 驹 is the first tone (jū), which is high and level.