Meanings of 驹
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AI Study Notes for 驹
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pronunciation of 驹
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Etymology of 驹
Phonosemantic compound. 马 represents the meaning and 句 represents the sound. Simplified form of 駒.
horse
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Decomposition of 驹
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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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“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.
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Cultural Notes for 驹
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.
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
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Frequently Asked Questions about 驹
The tone for 驹 is the first tone (jū), which is high and level.