Meanings of 骒
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母马 (mǔmǎ, mare) - use 骒 (kè) specifically in literary or specialized contexts, while 母马 is more commonly used in everyday language.
When using 骒, be careful not to confuse it with other horse-related terms like 马 (mǎ), which is more general and can refer to any horse, male or female. This term is more formal and might not be used in casual conversation.
Although 骒 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding it can enrich your knowledge of animal-related terms in Chinese. Students should focus on recognizing its components and how they relate to other equine terms.
Learners often confuse 骒 with 马, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我有一匹骒' (wǒ yǒu yī pǐ kè) when referring to a male horse is incorrect; it should be '我有一匹马' (wǒ yǒu yī pǐ mǎ).
Pronunciation of 骒
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Etymology of 骒
horse
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Case file: 骒
- 1The meaning half马 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half果 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayhorse
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Decomposition of 骒
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How to say mare, jenny in Chinese
“mare, jenny” in Chinese is骒
The character 骒 (kè) refers specifically to a female horse, often used in contexts related to breeding or agriculture. It is less commonly used in everyday conversation, making it more relevant in literary or specialized discussions about horses and their classifications.
When to use 骒
When using 骒, be careful not to confuse it with other horse-related terms like 马 (mǎ), which is more general and can refer to any horse, male or female. This term is more formal and might not be used in casual conversation.
骒 or something close to it
母马 (mǔmǎ, mare) - use 骒 (kè) specifically in literary or specialized contexts, while 母马 is more commonly used in everyday language.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 骒 with 马, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我有一匹骒' (wǒ yǒu yī pǐ kè) when referring to a male horse is incorrect; it should be '我有一匹马' (wǒ yǒu yī pǐ mǎ).
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Word Family of 骒
Compound Meaning
What does 骒马 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 骒
骒 specifically refers to a female horse, while 马 is a general term for any horse.
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