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骠 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
骠piàocharger, steed; swift, valiantn, 14 strokes, radical 马
骠piàowhite horseunknown, 14 strokes, radical 马
骠biāocharger, steed; swift, valiantn, 14 strokes, radical 马
骠biāowhite horseunknown, 14 strokes, radical 马
biāo(biao1)
primary
 T1
  1. 1charger, steed; swift, valiant
  2. 2white horse
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March 24, 2026

骠(驃)biāo(biao1)

The character 骠 (biāo) refers to a swift or valiant horse, often associated with strength and speed. It is commonly used in literary contexts to describe noble steeds or chargers used in battle. The character highlights not only the physical attributes of the horse but also its esteemed status in Chinese culture.

Strokes14Radical马
Cultural Note

In ancient China, horses like the 骠 were highly valued in warfare and symbolized power and status. The character is often used in poetry and historical texts to convey the nobility associated with horses in Chinese society.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'biao' (biāo) racing through the fields, its white mane flowing in the wind. The left part of the character 骠 resembles a horse, while the right part (飙) suggests speed. Picture this swift horse as a symbol of victory in battle, galloping valiantly into history.

Meanings of 骠

biāo(biao1)
primary
1charger, steed; swift, valiant
2white horse
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About 骠

骠Simplified
驃Traditional
14Strokes
马Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 骠

Usage Notes

While 骠 can be used in both formal and literary contexts, it is less common in everyday conversation. Be cautious with tone; ensure you pronounce it with the correct first tone (biāo) to avoid confusion with other similar-sounding words. Collocations include phrases like 骠骑 (biāo qí) meaning 'swift steed'.

HSK Study Tips

As 骠 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, learners at lower levels may not encounter it often. However, it connects to themes of animals and valor found in HSK Level 3 and 4 words. Focus on recognizing the character's structure and its cultural significance in literature.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 骠 with similar characters like 骏 (jùn), which also refers to horses but emphasizes beauty and excellence. Be sure to use 骠 specifically when describing swiftness and valor.

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Etymology of 骠

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)票
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Case file: 骠

  1. 1The meaning half马 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half票 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 骠?

Decomposition of 骠

IDS Structure⿰马票
骠Full Character
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马Ma3
left
票piao4
right
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How to say charger, steed; swift, valiant in Chinese

“charger, steed; swift, valiant” in Chinese is骠piào

The character 骠 (biāo) refers to a swift or valiant horse, often associated with strength and speed. It is commonly used in literary contexts to describe noble steeds or chargers used in battle. The character highlights not only the physical attributes of the horse but also its esteemed status in Chinese culture.

When to use 骠

While 骠 can be used in both formal and literary contexts, it is less common in everyday conversation. Be cautious with tone; ensure you pronounce it with the correct first tone (biāo) to avoid confusion with other similar-sounding words. Collocations include phrases like 骠骑 (biāo qí) meaning 'swift steed'.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 骠 with similar characters like 骏 (jùn), which also refers to horses but emphasizes beauty and excellence. Be sure to use 骠 specifically when describing swiftness and valor.

Write 骠

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Word Family of 骠

Words Containing This Character1
骠biāowhite horse驃
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Compound Meaning

What does 骠 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 骠

It is pronounced as 'biāo' with a high, level tone.

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