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骦 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
骦shuānghorsezg, 20 strokes, radical 马
shuāng(shuang1) T1
  1. 1horse
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March 24, 2026

骦(驦)shuāng(shuang1)

The character 骦 (shuāng) refers to a type of horse, specifically a swift or galloping horse. It is often used in literary contexts to describe horses known for their speed and agility. This character is less common in everyday conversation but may appear in poetic or historical texts.

Strokes20Radical马
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, horses symbolize strength and speed, often associated with success and achievement, especially in historical contexts like the Silk Road where swift horses were crucial for trade and communication.

Memory Tip

Imagine a swift horse galloping over a shimmering lake, its reflection dancing on the water. The character 骦 combines the radical for 'horse' (马) on the left with the phonetic component (双) that suggests speed; think of 'double' to evoke the image of a horse running rapidly, as if racing against itself.

Meanings of 骦

shuāng(shuang1)
1horse
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About 骦

骦Simplified
驦Traditional
20Strokes
马Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

When using 骦, be aware that it is more formal and may not be recognized in casual conversation. It often appears in literary or historical contexts, so it's important to pair it with appropriate verbs or adjectives that evoke action or speed, such as 'to ride' or 'to gallop'. Watch out for tone errors as this character is pronounced with the first tone (shuāng).

HSK Study Tips

Although 骦 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it offers a good opportunity to connect with other horse-related terms like 马 (mǎ) and 驌 (xún). Students should focus on recognizing the character's components and practicing its pronunciation to enhance their understanding of equine-related vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 骦 with 马 (mǎ), which simply means 'horse' in general. For example, saying '我有一匹骦' (wǒ yǒu yī pǐ shuāng) incorrectly suggests you own a specific type of horse without any context, when it should be '我有一匹马' (wǒ yǒu yī pǐ mǎ) for a general statement.

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Etymology of 骦

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)霜
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Case file: 骦

  1. 1The meaning half马 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half霜 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 骦?

Decomposition of 骦

IDS Structure⿰马霜
骦Full Character
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马Ma3
left
霜shuang1
right
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Which of these is a component of 骦?

How to say horse in Chinese

“horse” in Chinese is骦shuāng

The character 骦 (shuāng) refers to a type of horse, specifically a swift or galloping horse. It is often used in literary contexts to describe horses known for their speed and agility. This character is less common in everyday conversation but may appear in poetic or historical texts.

When to use 骦

When using 骦, be aware that it is more formal and may not be recognized in casual conversation. It often appears in literary or historical contexts, so it's important to pair it with appropriate verbs or adjectives that evoke action or speed, such as 'to ride' or 'to gallop'. Watch out for tone errors as this character is pronounced with the first tone (shuāng).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 骦 with 马 (mǎ), which simply means 'horse' in general. For example, saying '我有一匹骦' (wǒ yǒu yī pǐ shuāng) incorrectly suggests you own a specific type of horse without any context, when it should be '我有一匹马' (wǒ yǒu yī pǐ mǎ) for a general statement.

Write 骦

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Word Family of 骦

Words Containing This Character1
骦shuāng(literary) good horse (old)驦
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Compound Meaning

What does 骦 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 骦

骦 means a swift or galloping horse, often referenced in literary contexts.

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