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骣 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
骣chǎnwild horse, mustang; wild, freeg, 15 strokes, radical 马
骣chǎnhorse without saddleunknown, 15 strokes, radical 马
chǎn(chan3) T3
  1. 1wild horse, mustang; wild, free
  2. 2horse without saddle
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March 24, 2026

骣(驏)chǎn(chan3)

The character 骣 (chǎn) refers to a wild horse or mustang, embodying the idea of freedom and untamed nature. It is commonly used in contexts discussing wild horses or the concept of being unrestrained, often evoking imagery of open plains and natural beauty.

Strokes15Radical马
Cultural Note

In Chinese literature and folklore, wild horses symbolize freedom and the spirit of adventure, often appearing in poetry and stories that celebrate the vastness of nature and the beauty of untamed life.

Memory Tip

Imagine a wild horse galloping freely across a vast plain. The character 骣 looks like a horse (马) running wild, with the component '马' (horse) clearly visible, while '干' suggests the absence of a saddle, emphasizing its wild nature.

Meanings of 骣

chǎn(chan3)
1wild horse, mustang; wild, free
2horse without saddle
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About 骣

骣Simplified
驏Traditional
15Strokes
马Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 骣

Usage Notes

A common mistake is to confuse 骣 with other horse-related characters, such as 马 (mǎ, horse) or 驾 (jià, to drive a horse). This word is more poetic and less frequently used in everyday conversation, so it may not be suitable for formal contexts. Remember to use the correct tone, as mispronouncing chǎn can change the meaning.

HSK Study Tips

Since 骣 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, learners should focus on its components and relationships with related characters like 马 (horse) and 驴 (donkey). Understanding its meaning can enhance your vocabulary related to animals and nature, which is useful for HSK Level 3 and beyond.

Common Mistakes

Learners often write 骣 incorrectly by omitting the horse radical, leading to confusion with unrelated characters. Ensure to include the '马' radical to maintain its meaning associated with horses.

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Pronunciation of 骣

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Etymology of 骣

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)孱
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Case file: 骣

  1. 1The meaning half马 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half孱 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 骣?

Decomposition of 骣

IDS Structure⿰马孱
骣Full Character
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马Ma3
left
孱can4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 骣?

How to say wild horse, mustang; wild, free in Chinese

“wild horse, mustang; wild, free” in Chinese is骣chǎn

The character 骣 (chǎn) refers to a wild horse or mustang, embodying the idea of freedom and untamed nature. It is commonly used in contexts discussing wild horses or the concept of being unrestrained, often evoking imagery of open plains and natural beauty.

When to use 骣

A common mistake is to confuse 骣 with other horse-related characters, such as 马 (mǎ, horse) or 驾 (jià, to drive a horse). This word is more poetic and less frequently used in everyday conversation, so it may not be suitable for formal contexts. Remember to use the correct tone, as mispronouncing chǎn can change the meaning.

What learners get wrong

Learners often write 骣 incorrectly by omitting the horse radical, leading to confusion with unrelated characters. Ensure to include the '马' radical to maintain its meaning associated with horses.

Write 骣

骣

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Word Family of 骣

Words Containing This Character1
骣chǎnhorse without saddle驏
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Compound Meaning

What does 骣 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 骣

It is pronounced as 'chǎn', with the third tone.

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