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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
驸fùextra horse; imperial son-in-lawn, 8 strokes, radical 马
驸fùprince consortunknown, 8 strokes, radical 马
fù(fu4)fu T4
  1. 1extra horse; imperial son-in-law
  2. 2prince consort
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March 24, 2026

驸(駙)fù(fu4)

The character 驸 (fù) primarily refers to an imperial son-in-law or prince consort, a title given to the husband of a princess in ancient China. It can also denote an extra horse or a horse used for riding by a royal family member. This term is often encountered in historical texts and literature related to Chinese imperial history.

Strokes8Radical马
Cultural note

In ancient Chinese culture, the title of 驸 was prestigious, representing not only the marital connection to the imperial family but also the responsibilities and honors that came with it. This reflects the importance placed on family and lineage in Chinese society.

Memory tip

Imagine a royal wedding where the groom rides an extra horse to impress the princess. The character 驸 combines the radical for 'horse' (马) with the phonetic element (夫) that sounds like 'fù,' reminiscent of a husband. Visualize this horse galloping proudly into the palace, symbolizing the status of the prince consort.

Meanings of 驸

fù(fu4)
1extra horse; imperial son-in-law
2prince consort
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About 驸

驸Simplified
駙Traditional
8Strokes
马Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This term is quite formal and is generally used in historical or literary contexts. Common mistakes include using it in casual conversation, which can sound out of place. Be cautious with tone; the first tone in 'fù' is essential, as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other characters.

HSK Study Tips

While 驸 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be connected to HSK vocabulary that pertains to titles and relationships, such as 妻 (qī) for 'wife' and 夫 (fū) for 'husband.' Focus on understanding its historical context and relationship to royal titles.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 驸 with 夫 (fū), which means 'husband' in a general sense. For example, saying '我想做驸' (I want to be an imperial son-in-law) could be inappropriate unless discussing historical roles. Instead, use 夫 for common contexts.

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Etymology of 驸

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)付
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Origin

驸 = 马 + 付. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 驸

IDS Structure⿰马付
驸Full character
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马Ma3
left
付Fu4
right
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How to say extra horse; imperial son-in-law in Chinese

“extra horse; imperial son-in-law” in Chinese is驸fù

The character 驸 (fù) primarily refers to an imperial son-in-law or prince consort, a title given to the husband of a princess in ancient China. It can also denote an extra horse or a horse used for riding by a royal family member. This term is often encountered in historical texts and literature related to Chinese imperial history.

When to use 驸

This term is quite formal and is generally used in historical or literary contexts. Common mistakes include using it in casual conversation, which can sound out of place. Be cautious with tone; the first tone in 'fù' is essential, as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other characters.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 驸 with 夫 (fū), which means 'husband' in a general sense. For example, saying '我想做驸' (I want to be an imperial son-in-law) could be inappropriate unless discussing historical roles. Instead, use 夫 for common contexts.

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Word Family of 驸

Words containing this character2
驸马emperor's son-in-law駙馬
驸fùprince consort駙
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Frequently Asked Questions about 驸

In modern Chinese, 驸 is rarely used and is mostly found in historical or literary contexts, referring to the title of an imperial son-in-law.

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