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骢 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
骢cōngbuckskin horseg, 14 strokes, radical 马
cōng(cong1) T1
  1. 1buckskin horse
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March 24, 2026

骢(驄)cōng(cong1)

骢 (cōng) refers specifically to a type of horse, particularly a buckskin horse known for its distinctive light tan color. This term is often used in literature or discussions related to horses, breeding, and equestrian activities, reflecting the beauty and grace associated with this breed.

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Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, horses symbolize strength and freedom. The buckskin horse, or 骢, is often associated with nobility and is celebrated in poetry and art.

Memory Tip

Imagine a golden horse galloping with the sun shining on its buckskin coat. The character 骢 has the radical 马 (mǎ) which means horse, and the other component resembles a 'c' shape, reminding you of 'cōng' and the sound of the galloping hooves.

Meanings of 骢

cōng(cong1)
1buckskin horse
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About 骢

骢Simplified
驄Traditional
14Strokes
马Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 骢

Usage Notes

While 骢 specifically refers to a buckskin horse, it is often confused with other horse-related terms. Be mindful of the context in which you use it, as it is more formal and may not be used in everyday conversation. It is commonly used in literature or historical texts.

HSK Study Tips

骢 is not included in the HSK levels but can be useful for learners interested in advanced vocabulary related to animals or specific breeds. Students should also familiarize themselves with related terms for horses to deepen their understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 骢 with 马 (mǎ) which simply means horse. For example, saying 骢 when they mean any horse can lead to misunderstanding. Correct usage would be to use 骢 specifically for a buckskin horse.

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Etymology of 骢

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)悤
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Case file: 骢

  1. 1The meaning half马 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half悤 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 骢?

Decomposition of 骢

IDS Structure⿰马悤
骢Full Character
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马Ma3
left
悤cong1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 骢?

How to say buckskin horse in Chinese

“buckskin horse” in Chinese is骢cōng

骢 (cōng) refers specifically to a type of horse, particularly a buckskin horse known for its distinctive light tan color. This term is often used in literature or discussions related to horses, breeding, and equestrian activities, reflecting the beauty and grace associated with this breed.

When to use 骢

While 骢 specifically refers to a buckskin horse, it is often confused with other horse-related terms. Be mindful of the context in which you use it, as it is more formal and may not be used in everyday conversation. It is commonly used in literature or historical texts.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 骢 with 马 (mǎ) which simply means horse. For example, saying 骢 when they mean any horse can lead to misunderstanding. Correct usage would be to use 骢 specifically for a buckskin horse.

Write 骢

骢

Practice writing 骢 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

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Word Family of 骢

Words Containing This Character1
骢cōngbuckskin horse驄
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Compound Meaning

What does 骢 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 骢

骢 means a buckskin horse, recognized for its light tan color.

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