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骥 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
骥jìa thoroughbred horse; refined, virtuousnr, 19 strokes, radical 马, rank #53726, Very Hard
骥jìthoroughbred horseunknown, 19 strokes, radical 马, rank #53726, Very Hard
骥jìrefined and virtuousunknown, 19 strokes, radical 马, rank #53726, Very Hard
jì(ji4) T4
  1. 1a thoroughbred horse; refined, virtuous
  2. 2thoroughbred horse
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March 24, 2026

骥(驥)jì(ji4)

The character 骥 (jì) refers to a thoroughbred horse, symbolizing excellence and high quality, particularly in the context of horses. It can also connote refinement and virtue, often used in literature to describe noble or outstanding individuals.

Strokes19Radical马Frequency#53726DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, horses are often associated with success and nobility, especially in historical contexts where they were symbols of power and status. The character 骥 embodies this cultural significance by representing the ideal of a refined and virtuous horse.

Memory Tip

Imagine a majestic horse (骥) galloping across a beautiful landscape. The horse represents excellence and refinement, much like how the character's shape resembles the flowing mane of a thoroughbred, with the '𠂇' component suggesting movement.

Meanings of 骥

jì(ji4)
1a thoroughbred horse; refined, virtuous
2thoroughbred horse
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About 骥

骥Simplified
驥Traditional
19Strokes
马Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 骥

Usage Notes

This character is somewhat formal and is primarily used in literary or poetic contexts. Be careful not to confuse it with similar characters; 骥 specifically highlights the quality and virtue of horses, not just any horse. Common collocations include 骥子 (jìzǐ), meaning 'a person of outstanding talent'.

HSK Study Tips

Though 骥 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it helps learners explore themes of excellence and virtue present in many HSK-level texts. Students should focus on its literary usage and connections to other words describing quality or talent.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse 骥 with similar characters like 马 (mǎ), which simply means 'horse'. Remember, 骥 specifically refers to a thoroughbred horse and carries connotations of excellence. Additionally, some might use it in informal contexts, which is incorrect.

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Etymology of 骥

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

Phonosemantic compound. 马 represents the meaning and 冀 represents the sound. Simplified form of 驥.

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horse

Semantic (meaning)马
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Phonetic (sound)冀
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Case file: 骥

Phonosemantic compound. 马 represents the meaning and 冀 represents the sound. Simplified form of 驥.

  1. 1The meaning half马 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half冀 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 骥?

Decomposition of 骥

IDS Structure⿰马冀
骥Full Character
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马Ma3
left
冀Ji4
right
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How to say a thoroughbred horse; refined, virtuous in Chinese

“a thoroughbred horse; refined, virtuous” in Chinese is骥jì

The character 骥 (jì) refers to a thoroughbred horse, symbolizing excellence and high quality, particularly in the context of horses. It can also connote refinement and virtue, often used in literature to describe noble or outstanding individuals.

When to use 骥

This character is somewhat formal and is primarily used in literary or poetic contexts. Be careful not to confuse it with similar characters; 骥 specifically highlights the quality and virtue of horses, not just any horse. Common collocations include 骥子 (jìzǐ), meaning 'a person of outstanding talent'.

What learners get wrong

Learners sometimes confuse 骥 with similar characters like 马 (mǎ), which simply means 'horse'. Remember, 骥 specifically refers to a thoroughbred horse and carries connotations of excellence. Additionally, some might use it in informal contexts, which is incorrect.

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Word Family of 骥

Words Containing This Character4
骥jìthoroughbred horse驥
冯骥才Feng Jicai (1942-), novelist from Tianjin, author of Extraordinary people in our ordinary world 俗世奇人馮驥才
按图索骥fig. to do things along rigid, conventional lines按圖索驥
老骥伏枥lit. an old steed in the stable still aspires to gallop 1000 miles (idiom); fig. aged person with great aspirations老驥伏櫪
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 骥

It is pronounced as 'jì'.

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