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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
驦shuānghorsex, 27 strokes, radical 馬
shuāng(shuang1)shuang T1
  1. 1horse
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March 24, 2026

驦shuāng(shuang1)

The character 驦 (shuāng) refers specifically to a type of horse, often used in literary contexts. It can denote strength and speed, embodying the ideal qualities of horses in traditional Chinese culture, especially in poetry and historical texts.

Strokes27Radical馬
Cultural note

In ancient Chinese culture, horses were vital for transportation and warfare, symbolizing status and power. The character 驦 reflects this significance, often appearing in texts that celebrate equestrian prowess and heroism.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'double horse' galloping swiftly across the plains. The character 驦 consists of the radical for horse (马) and an additional component that suggests its dual or enhanced nature, helping you remember both the pronunciation 'shuāng' and its meaning as a powerful horse.

Meanings of 驦

shuāng(shuang1)
1horse
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About 驦

驦Simplified
27Strokes
馬Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is rarely used in everyday conversation and is more common in classical literature. Learners may mistake it for more commonly used horse-related terms like 马 (mǎ), which simply means 'horse'. Be cautious about the context in which you use it.

HSK Study Tips

Although 驦 is not in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to the theme of animals in HSK Level 1 (e.g., 马). Focus on animal-related vocabulary and their nuances to deepen your understanding of this character.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 驦 with 马, thinking they are interchangeable. Remember, 驦 specifically refers to a type of horse in a more literary sense, while 马 is the general term for horses.

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Etymology of 驦

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

horse

Semantic (meaning)馬
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Phonetic (sound)霜
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Origin

驦 = 馬 + 霜. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 驦

IDS Structure⿰馬霜
驦Full character
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馬ma3
left
霜shuang1
right
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Parts

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How to say horse in Chinese

“horse” in Chinese is驦shuāng

The character 驦 (shuāng) refers specifically to a type of horse, often used in literary contexts. It can denote strength and speed, embodying the ideal qualities of horses in traditional Chinese culture, especially in poetry and historical texts.

When to use 驦

This character is rarely used in everyday conversation and is more common in classical literature. Learners may mistake it for more commonly used horse-related terms like 马 (mǎ), which simply means 'horse'. Be cautious about the context in which you use it.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 驦 with 马, thinking they are interchangeable. Remember, 驦 specifically refers to a type of horse in a more literary sense, while 马 is the general term for horses.

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Word Family of 驦

Words containing this character1
骦shuāng(literary) good horse (old)驦
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Frequently asked questions about 驦

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