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骟shànto castrate, to geldv, 13 strokes, radical 马, rank #86506, Very Hard
shàn(shan4)shan T4
  1. 1to castrate, to geld
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March 24, 2026

骟(騸)shàn(shan4)

The character 骟 (shàn) refers specifically to the act of castrating male animals, particularly horses. This term is commonly used in veterinary contexts and agriculture, emphasizing the practice's role in animal husbandry and breeding management.

Strokes13Radical马Frequency#86506DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

Castration has historical significance in Chinese agricultural practices, often linked to the management of livestock for work or companionship. In cultures like China, there are traditional practices around gelding that connect to maintaining animal behavior and health.

Memory tip

Imagine a horse (the radical 骏) that has been gelded; you can visualize a 'shan' (sounds like 'shun') horse now calmer and more manageable. Picture a calm horse 'shunning' aggressive behavior due to being gelded, helping you remember the meaning.

Meanings of 骟

shàn(shan4)
1to castrate, to geld
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About 骟

骟Simplified
騸Traditional
13Strokes
马Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

When using 骟, ensure you are in a veterinary or agricultural context, as it is not used in casual conversation. Common collocations include 骟马 (shàn mǎ) for 'gelding' a horse. Be careful with pronunciation; the tone is crucial, as mispronouncing it can lead to misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

Although 骟 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding its usage can enhance your vocabulary related to animals and agriculture. Focus on related terms, such as the word for horse (马, mǎ) and other animal husbandry terms to build context.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 骟 with similar-sounding words or misapply it in non-agricultural contexts. For example, using 骟 to describe a human procedure would be incorrect; instead, use more appropriate terms like '去势' (qùshì) for 'castration'.

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Etymology of 骟

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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horse

Semantic (meaning)马
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Phonetic (sound)扇
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Origin

骟 = 马 + 扇. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 骟

IDS Structure⿰马扇
骟Full character
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马Ma3
left
扇shan1
right
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How to say to castrate, to geld in Chinese

“to castrate, to geld” in Chinese is骟shàn

The character 骟 (shàn) refers specifically to the act of castrating male animals, particularly horses. This term is commonly used in veterinary contexts and agriculture, emphasizing the practice's role in animal husbandry and breeding management.

When to use 骟

When using 骟, ensure you are in a veterinary or agricultural context, as it is not used in casual conversation. Common collocations include 骟马 (shàn mǎ) for 'gelding' a horse. Be careful with pronunciation; the tone is crucial, as mispronouncing it can lead to misunderstandings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 骟 with similar-sounding words or misapply it in non-agricultural contexts. For example, using 骟 to describe a human procedure would be incorrect; instead, use more appropriate terms like '去势' (qùshì) for 'castration'.

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Word Family of 骟

Words containing this character1
骟shànto geld騸

Frequently Asked Questions about 骟

No, it primarily refers to castrating male horses, although it can be used for other animals in specific contexts.

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