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駮bófierce animal; piebald horse; to argue; to join, to transferzg, 16 strokes, radical 馬
bó(bo2)bo T2
  1. 1fierce animal; piebald horse; to argue; to join, to transfer
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March 24, 2026

駮bó(bo2)

The character 駮 (bó) primarily refers to a fierce animal or a piebald horse, highlighting its distinctive coloration. It can also mean to argue or to join/transfer, often conveying a sense of motion or change. This character is less commonly used in everyday language but can appear in literary contexts or specialized discussions about horses and animals.

Strokes16Radical馬
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, horses are often symbolic of strength and freedom, and 駮 as a piebald horse can represent uniqueness and rarity. The color variations of horses have historical significance in literature and art, often symbolizing different traits or values.

Memory tip

Think of 駮 (bó) as a 'brave horse' with its fierce appearance. The left part of the character (馬) represents a horse, while the right (博) can remind you of the vastness or boldness of a fierce creature. Picture a striking piebald horse charging through a field, asserting its territory.

Meanings of 駮

bó(bo2)
1fierce animal; piebald horse; to argue; to join, to transfer
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駮Simplified
16Strokes
馬Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

When using 駮, ensure to use it in the appropriate contexts, especially since it can convey a sense of fierceness or argument. It is more formal and may not be suitable for casual conversations. Common collocations include phrases related to horses or arguments.

HSK Study Tips

Though 駮 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it presents an opportunity to connect with related terms in the HSK 5 and 6 levels, particularly those concerning animals and actions. Focus on understanding the context in which this character appears, as it helps in recognizing nuanced meanings.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 駮 with similar characters like 馬 (mǎ, horse) due to their visual resemblance. Remember that 駮 specifically emphasizes fierceness and coloration, while 馬 is a general term for horse.

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Etymology of 駮

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

Phonosemantic compound. 马 represents the meaning and 爻 represents the sound. Simplified form of 駁.

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horse

Semantic (meaning)馬
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Decomposition of 駮

IDS Structure⿰馬交
駮Full character
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馬ma3
left
交jiao1
right
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How to say fierce animal; piebald horse; to argue; to join, to transfer in Chinese

“fierce animal; piebald horse; to argue; to join, to transfer” in Chinese is駮bó

The character 駮 (bó) primarily refers to a fierce animal or a piebald horse, highlighting its distinctive coloration. It can also mean to argue or to join/transfer, often conveying a sense of motion or change. This character is less commonly used in everyday language but can appear in literary contexts or specialized discussions about horses and animals.

When to use 駮

When using 駮, ensure to use it in the appropriate contexts, especially since it can convey a sense of fierceness or argument. It is more formal and may not be suitable for casual conversations. Common collocations include phrases related to horses or arguments.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 駮 with similar characters like 馬 (mǎ, horse) due to their visual resemblance. Remember that 駮 specifically emphasizes fierceness and coloration, while 馬 is a general term for horse.

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Word Family of 駮

Words containing this character19
驳回bóhuíto reject駁回
反驳fǎnbóto retort反駁
驳bóvariegated駁
驳斥to refute駁斥
辩驳to dispute辯駁
斑驳mottled斑駁
驳船barge駁船
批驳to criticize批駁
驳倒to refute駁倒
驳壳枪Mauser pistol駁殼槍
驳杂heterogeneous駁雜
斑驳陆离variegated斑駮陸離
驳运lighter駁運
拖驳barge拖駁
驳议to correct (in writing) sb's errors or misconceptions駁議
驳正to refute and correct駁正
驳嘴to quarrel駁嘴
驳复to refute駁復
驳面子to contradict sb to his face駁面子
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It means a fierce animal or a piebald horse, and can also imply arguing or joining.

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