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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
骁xiāovaliant, brave; skilled; a noble steedn, 9 strokes, radical 马, rank #72514, Very Hard
骁xiāogood horseunknown, 9 strokes, radical 马, rank #72514, Very Hard
骁xiāostrongunknown, 9 strokes, radical 马, rank #72514, Very Hard
xiāo(xiao1)xiao T1
  1. 1valiant, brave; skilled; a noble steed
  2. 2good horse
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March 24, 2026

骁(驍)xiāo(xiao1)

The character 骁 (xiāo) refers to qualities of bravery and skill, often used to describe valiant warriors or exceptional horses. Its connotation of strength and nobility makes it common in literature and historical contexts, particularly in descriptions of heroic figures or admirable steeds.

Strokes9Radical马Frequency#72514DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese culture, horses are often seen as symbols of strength and nobility, and the character 骁 reflects this cultural appreciation. Historical texts frequently celebrate the valor of both warriors and their steeds, highlighting the importance of bravery in Chinese literature.

Memory tip

Imagine a fierce warrior riding a magnificent horse into battle, charging forward with unparalleled bravery. The character 骁 resembles a horse (the radical '马' on the left) combined with the sound 'xiāo', which can remind you of the sound of hooves galloping towards glory.

Meanings of 骁

xiāo(xiao1)
1valiant, brave; skilled; a noble steed
2good horse
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About 骁

骁Simplified
驍Traditional
9Strokes
马Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Quick Contrast

骏 (jùn) - use 骁 for emphasizing bravery and skill, while 骏 focuses more on the excellence and speed of horses.

Usage Notes

This word is more commonly used in literary or formal contexts rather than in everyday conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; pronunciation is key, especially the first tone. Common collocations include '骁勇' (brave and valiant) and '骁马' (noble steed).

HSK Study Tips

Although 骁 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it offers an opportunity to expand your understanding of descriptive adjectives related to bravery and skill. Students should focus on the context in which it appears, particularly in historical texts or poetry, to grasp its nuances.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse 骁 with similar characters like 骐 (qí), which is also related to horses but does not carry the same connotations of bravery. Always ensure you understand the context in which 骁 is used to avoid misinterpretation.

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Etymology of 骁

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

Phonosemantic compound. 马 represents the meaning and 尧 represents the sound. Simplified form of 驍.

Memory hint

horse

Semantic (meaning)马
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Phonetic (sound)尧
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Origin

骁 = 马 + 尧. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 骁

IDS Structure⿰马尧
骁Full character
=
马Ma3
left
尧Yao2
right
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How to say valiant, brave; skilled; a noble steed in Chinese

“valiant, brave; skilled; a noble steed” in Chinese is骁xiāo

The character 骁 (xiāo) refers to qualities of bravery and skill, often used to describe valiant warriors or exceptional horses. Its connotation of strength and nobility makes it common in literature and historical contexts, particularly in descriptions of heroic figures or admirable steeds.

When to use 骁

This word is more commonly used in literary or formal contexts rather than in everyday conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; pronunciation is key, especially the first tone. Common collocations include '骁勇' (brave and valiant) and '骁马' (noble steed).

骁 or something close to it

骏 (jùn) - use 骁 for emphasizing bravery and skill, while 骏 focuses more on the excellence and speed of horses.

What learners get wrong

Learners sometimes confuse 骁 with similar characters like 骐 (qí), which is also related to horses but does not carry the same connotations of bravery. Always ensure you understand the context in which 骁 is used to avoid misinterpretation.

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Grammar Patterns of 骁

骁 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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塞冬则提供一匹____勇善战的马.

Poseidon offered a strong horse war.

Example Sentences for 骁 (2)

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塞冬则提供一匹骁勇善战的马.

sāi dōng zé tígōng yī pǐ xiāo yǒng shàn zhàn de mǎ.

Poseidon offered a strong horse war.
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波塞冬则提供一匹骁勇善战的马.

Bō sāi dōng zé tígōng yī pǐ xiāo yǒng shàn zhàn de mǎ.

Poseidon offered a strong horse needed for war.

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Word Family of 骁

Words containing this character3
骁xiāobrave驍
骁勇善战to be brave and good at fighting (idiom)驍勇善戰
骁将valiant general驍將
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Frequently Asked Questions about 骁

No, 骁 is more often found in literary contexts or when discussing historical figures and events.

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