Skip to content
Start your Chinese Learning JourneyStart Now
骒 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
骒kèmare, jennyx, 11 strokes, radical 马
kè(ke4)ke T4
  1. 1mare, jenny
Listen to the audio pronunciation 3 times to gain XP
March 24, 2026

骒(騍)kè(ke4)

The character 骒 (kè) refers specifically to a female horse, often used in contexts related to breeding or agriculture. It is less commonly used in everyday conversation, making it more relevant in literary or specialized discussions about horses and their classifications.

Strokes11Radical马
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, horses have been historically significant symbols of strength and nobility, often featured in poetry and art. The term 骒 reflects the importance of horses in rural life and agricultural practices.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'kè' (骒) galloping gracefully across a field, with a beautiful mane flowing in the wind. The character is composed of the radical for 'horse' (马) on the right, indicating its meaning relates to horses, while the left part can remind you of a 'key' to understanding different horse types.

Meanings of 骒

kè(ke4)
1mare, jenny
Exercise 1 of 2

By ear

Play it, then pick what 骒 means.

About 骒

骒Simplified
騍Traditional
11Strokes
马Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

Podcast: 骒

JasonAmy

Podcast: 骒

Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you

AI Study Notes for 骒

Quick Contrast

母马 (mǔmǎ, mare) - use 骒 (kè) specifically in literary or specialized contexts, while 母马 is more commonly used in everyday language.

Usage Notes

When using 骒, be careful not to confuse it with other horse-related terms like 马 (mǎ), which is more general and can refer to any horse, male or female. This term is more formal and might not be used in casual conversation.

HSK Study Tips

Although 骒 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding it can enrich your knowledge of animal-related terms in Chinese. Students should focus on recognizing its components and how they relate to other equine terms.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 骒 with 马, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我有一匹骒' (wǒ yǒu yī pǐ kè) when referring to a male horse is incorrect; it should be '我有一匹马' (wǒ yǒu yī pǐ mǎ).

AI-enhanced 2026-03-24

Pronunciation of 骒

Premium — Locked

AI tone practice

Pro

Drill the tone of 骒 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.

Tone drillsInstant feedback+5 XP
See plans to unlock

Jason Explains 骒 to You

Let me explain 骒 for you

Make it yours

Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 骒 through them.

Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 300 AI credits.

How Well Do You Know 骒?

Example

Learning Lab

Knowing 骒 is seven skills, not one.

Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.

  • MeaningFree
  • CharacterFree
  • PinyinFree
  • TonePro
  • ListeningPro
  • SpeakingPro
  • WritingPro
See the Learning Lab Three facets free · no card needed

Etymology of 骒

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

horse

Semantic (meaning)马
+
Phonetic (sound)果
Learn more about Phono-semantic (形声字) characters
Exercise 1 of 1

Origin

骒 = 马 + 果. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 骒

IDS Structure⿰马果
骒Full Character
=
马Ma3
left
果guo3
right
Exercise 1 of 2

Parts

Which of these is part of 骒?

How to say mare, jenny in Chinese

“mare, jenny” in Chinese is骒kè

The character 骒 (kè) refers specifically to a female horse, often used in contexts related to breeding or agriculture. It is less commonly used in everyday conversation, making it more relevant in literary or specialized discussions about horses and their classifications.

When to use 骒

When using 骒, be careful not to confuse it with other horse-related terms like 马 (mǎ), which is more general and can refer to any horse, male or female. This term is more formal and might not be used in casual conversation.

骒 or something close to it

母马 (mǔmǎ, mare) - use 骒 (kè) specifically in literary or specialized contexts, while 母马 is more commonly used in everyday language.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 骒 with 马, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我有一匹骒' (wǒ yǒu yī pǐ kè) when referring to a male horse is incorrect; it should be '我有一匹马' (wǒ yǒu yī pǐ mǎ).

Write 骒

骒

Practice writing 骒 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

Write correctly 3 times to earn XP

Ask Jason

Have a question about 骒?

Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.

Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 300 AI credits.

Word Family of 骒

Words Containing This Character2
骒马mare騍馬
骒kèmare騍
Exercise 1 of 1

Words with 骒

What does 骒马 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 骒

骒 specifically refers to a female horse, while 马 is a general term for any horse.

Jason Recommends

Not sure what to learn after 骒?

Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.

A sample week, replayed. Every page you study lands here in the order you did it — your own replay starts with a free account.

See the Learning Lab