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騅 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
zhuīpiebald horsex, 18 strokes, radical 馬, Very Hard
zhuī(zhui1) T1
  1. 1piebald horse
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March 24, 2026
zhuī(zhui1)

The character 騅 (zhuī) refers to a type of horse, specifically a piebald horse, which is characterized by its distinct coat pattern featuring large patches of two or more colors. This term is often used in literature and discussions about horses, particularly in contexts involving horse breeding or equestrian activities.

Strokes18RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, horses have historically been symbols of strength and nobility, often featured in poetry and art. The piebald horse, in particular, represents uniqueness and beauty, making it a notable subject in traditional Chinese literature.

Memory Tip

Imagine a horse with a playful spirit, dashing around the fields, its piebald coat contrasting beautifully against the green grass. The character 騅 has the radical for 'horse' (马) at the bottom, reminding you that it's a horse-related term, while the top part can be visualized as the playful nature of the horse, zhuī-ing around.

Meanings of 騅

zhuī(zhui1)
1piebald horse
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About 騅

Simplified
18Strokes
Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 騅

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a horse with a playful spirit, dashing around the fields, its piebald coat contrasting beautifully against the green grass. The character 騅 has the radical for 'horse' (马) at the bottom, reminding you that it's a horse-related term, while the top part can be visualized as the playful nature of the horse, zhuī-ing around.

Usage Notes

When using 騅, it's important to note that it is not commonly used in everyday conversation, making it more suitable for formal or literary contexts. Learners might confuse it with other horse-related terms; ensure you pair it correctly with discussions about horse types or breeds.

HSK Study Tips

As 騅 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, learners should focus on expanding their knowledge of horse-related terms and phrases, which can enhance their understanding of cultural references in literature and conversations about animals. It’s a good idea to learn related terms like 马 (mǎ) meaning 'horse'.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, horses have historically been symbols of strength and nobility, often featured in poetry and art. The piebald horse, in particular, represents uniqueness and beauty, making it a notable subject in traditional Chinese literature.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 騅 with other horse-related terms like 马 (mǎ) or 驴 (lǘ, meaning donkey). Remember, 騅 specifically describes a piebald horse, while 马 is the general term for horse.

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Etymology of 騅

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

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 騅

IDS Structure⿰馬隹
Full Character
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ma3
left
zhui1
right
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Cultural Notes for 騅

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, horses have historically been symbols of strength and nobility, often featured in poetry and art. The piebald horse, in particular, represents uniqueness and beauty, making it a notable subject in traditional Chinese literature.

Word Family of 騅

Words Containing This Character1
zhuīsurname Zhui
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 騅

It means 'piebald horse', referring to a horse with a coat of two or more colors.