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骓 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
骓zhuīpiebald horseg, 11 strokes, radical 马, rank #81334, Very Hard
骓zhuīsurname Zhuiunknown, 11 strokes, radical 马, rank #81334, Very Hard
zhuī(Zhui1) T1
  1. 1piebald horse
Also a Chinese surname, Zhui — see the Surname Dictionary
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March 24, 2026

骓(騅)zhuī(Zhui1)

The character 骓 (zhuī) refers to a type of piebald horse, which is characterized by a distinctive coat with large patches of two colors, typically black and white. In Chinese literature and historical texts, such horses are often symbols of beauty and speed. Additionally, 骓 can also function as a surname, though it is relatively uncommon.

Strokes11Radical马Frequency#81334DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In ancient China, horses, especially those of unique colors like piebalds, were highly prized and often featured in poetry and art, symbolizing noble qualities and status. The character 骓 may evoke imagery of these prized steeds in historical narratives.

Memory Tip

Imagine a majestic piebald horse galloping through a field. The character 骓 resembles a horse (the radical 马) with its unique color pattern. To remember the pronunciation 'zhuī', think of the sound as the horse's whinny echoing in the wind, 'zhuuuuuuui!'

Meanings of 骓

zhuī(Zhui1)
1piebald horse
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About 骓

骓Simplified
騅Traditional
11Strokes
马Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 骓

Usage Notes

This character is rarely used in daily conversation and may appear primarily in literary or historical contexts. A common mistake is confusing it with other horse-related characters; remember that 骓 specifically refers to the piebald variety. When using this character, it’s usually in a formal or poetic register.

HSK Study Tips

Although 骓 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it can be linked to other horse-related terms at HSK Level 3, such as 马 (mǎ, horse). Students should focus on recognizing the radical 马 and understanding its association with horses in general.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 骓 with other horse-related characters like 马 (mǎ) or 驴 (lǘ). Remember that 骓 specifically refers to the piebald horse, while 马 is the general term for horse.

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Etymology of 骓

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

horse

Semantic (meaning)马
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Phonetic (sound)隹
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Case file: 骓

  1. 1The meaning half马 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half隹 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayhorse
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 骓?

Decomposition of 骓

IDS Structure⿰马隹
骓Full Character
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马Ma3
left
隹zhui1
right
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How to say piebald horse in Chinese

“piebald horse” in Chinese is骓zhuī

The character 骓 (zhuī) refers to a type of piebald horse, which is characterized by a distinctive coat with large patches of two colors, typically black and white. In Chinese literature and historical texts, such horses are often symbols of beauty and speed. Additionally, 骓 can also function as a surname, though it is relatively uncommon.

When to use 骓

This character is rarely used in daily conversation and may appear primarily in literary or historical contexts. A common mistake is confusing it with other horse-related characters; remember that 骓 specifically refers to the piebald variety. When using this character, it’s usually in a formal or poetic register.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 骓 with other horse-related characters like 马 (mǎ) or 驴 (lǘ). Remember that 骓 specifically refers to the piebald horse, while 马 is the general term for horse.

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Word Family of 骓

Words Containing This Character1
骓zhuīsurname Zhui騅
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Compound Meaning

What does 骓 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 骓

It means a piebald horse, which is a horse with a coat of two distinct colors.

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