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骒 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
骒kèmare, jennyx, 11 strokes, radical 马
kè(ke4) T4
  1. 1mare, jenny
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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
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About 骒

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

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Pronunciation of 骒

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Etymology of 骒

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

horse

Semantic (meaning)马
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Phonetic (sound)果
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Jason Etymology Detective

Case file: 骒

  1. 1The meaning half马 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half果 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayhorse
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 骒?

Decomposition of 骒

IDS Structure⿰马果
骒Full Character
=
马Ma3
left
果guo3
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component 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

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Word Family of 骒

Words Containing This Character2
骒马mare騍馬
骒kèmare騍
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Compound Meaning

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.

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