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骕 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
骕sùa famous horsezg, 11 strokes, radical 马
sù(su4) T4
  1. 1a famous horse
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March 24, 2026

骕(驌)sù(su4)

The character 骕 (sù) refers to a renowned horse, often associated with strength and speed. It is used in literary contexts and can denote a horse of exceptional quality, similar to the revered status of certain horses in Chinese history and culture.

Strokes11Radical马
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, horses symbolize power, nobility, and success, reflecting their historical importance in agriculture and warfare. The character 骕 connects to the tradition of valuing exceptional horses, often featured in poetry and historical texts.

Memory Tip

Imagine a powerful horse galloping through a field, the character 骕 visually resembles a horse ('马') with a strong, confident stance. The sound 'sù' can be remembered by associating it with the word 'suit', as a fitting or suitable horse for a king.

Meanings of 骕

sù(su4)
1a famous horse
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About 骕

骕Simplified
驌Traditional
11Strokes
马Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 骕

Usage Notes

This character is rarely used in everyday conversation and is more common in literary or historical texts. Be careful with pronunciation; the tone is crucial, as 'sù' with a falling tone can be confused with other similar-sounding words. Common collocations include terms for famous or strong horses.

HSK Study Tips

Since 骕 is not included in standard HSK levels, learners should focus on related characters concerning horses, such as 马 (mǎ) for horse and 驴 (lǘ) for donkey. Understanding this character can enrich vocabulary related to animals and literature.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 骕 with similar horse-related characters, leading to incorrect interpretations. For example, confusing 骕 (sù) with 驌 (xùn), which also refers to horses but has a different nuance. Always ensure you are using the correct character for the context.

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Etymology of 骕

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)肃
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Case file: 骕

  1. 1The meaning half马 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half肃 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 骕?

Decomposition of 骕

IDS Structure⿰马肃
骕Full Character
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马Ma3
left
肃Su4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 骕?

How to say a famous horse in Chinese

“a famous horse” in Chinese is骕sù

The character 骕 (sù) refers to a renowned horse, often associated with strength and speed. It is used in literary contexts and can denote a horse of exceptional quality, similar to the revered status of certain horses in Chinese history and culture.

When to use 骕

This character is rarely used in everyday conversation and is more common in literary or historical texts. Be careful with pronunciation; the tone is crucial, as 'sù' with a falling tone can be confused with other similar-sounding words. Common collocations include terms for famous or strong horses.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 骕 with similar horse-related characters, leading to incorrect interpretations. For example, confusing 骕 (sù) with 驌 (xùn), which also refers to horses but has a different nuance. Always ensure you are using the correct character for the context.

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骕

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Word Family of 骕

Words Containing This Character1
骕sù(literary) good horse (old)驌
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Compound Meaning

What does 骕 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 骕

It refers specifically to a famous or exceptional horse, often used in classical literature.

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