Meanings of 骛
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AI Study Notes for 骛
奔 (bēn) - use 骛 when emphasizing eagerness or greediness in pursuit, while 奔 focuses more on the act of running or rushing without the same connotation.
Be careful not to confuse 骛 with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings. It is generally used in more literary or formal contexts rather than casual conversation. Common collocations include terms related to speed and competition, like '骛马' (galloping horse).
Though 骛 is not listed in any HSK levels, it connects well with other words related to speed and movement that learners might encounter at various levels. Focus on recognizing its components and how it conveys both physical and metaphorical speed.
Learners often confuse 骛 with the character 迅 (xùn), which also means fast but lacks the connotations of greediness. For instance, saying '我骛去商店' (I gallop to the store) is incorrect; a more appropriate expression would be '我快速去商店' (I go quickly to the store).
Pronunciation of 骛
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Etymology of 骛
A horse 马 working hard 敄; 敄 also provides the pronunciation
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Case file: 骛
- 1The giveawayA horse 马 working hard 敄; 敄 also provides the pronunciation
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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How to say to gallop, to pursue, to run in Chinese
“to gallop, to pursue, to run” in Chinese is骛
The character 骛 (wù) primarily means to gallop or run rapidly, often used in contexts related to speed and pursuit. It conveys a sense of eagerness or greediness, suggesting not just physical speed but also a desire to achieve something quickly.
When to use 骛
Be careful not to confuse 骛 with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings. It is generally used in more literary or formal contexts rather than casual conversation. Common collocations include terms related to speed and competition, like '骛马' (galloping horse).
骛 or something close to it
奔 (bēn) - use 骛 when emphasizing eagerness or greediness in pursuit, while 奔 focuses more on the act of running or rushing without the same connotation.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 骛 with the character 迅 (xùn), which also means fast but lacks the connotations of greediness. For instance, saying '我骛去商店' (I gallop to the store) is incorrect; a more appropriate expression would be '我快速去商店' (I go quickly to the store).
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Frequently Asked Questions about 骛
Common phrases include '骛马' (galloping horse) and '骛速' (to run fast).
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