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骧 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
骧xiāngto gallop about with the head upliftedvg, 20 strokes, radical 马
骧xiāng(literary) to run friskily (of a horse)unknown, 20 strokes, radical 马
骧xiāngto raiseunknown, 20 strokes, radical 马
骧xiāngto hold highunknown, 20 strokes, radical 马
xiāng(xiang1) T1
  1. 1to gallop about with the head uplifted
  2. 2(literary) to run friskily (of a horse)
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March 24, 2026

骧(驤)xiāng(xiang1)

The character 骧 (xiāng) is used to describe a horse galloping with its head held high, symbolizing vigor and spirited movement. It can also refer to raising or holding something high, often used in a literary context to convey a sense of grandeur or exaltation.

Strokes20Radical马
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, horses symbolize strength and nobility, often appearing in poetry and art. The imagery of a horse galloping with its head high can be associated with success and freedom in various cultural narratives.

Memory Tip

Imagine a majestic horse, its mane flowing in the wind, galloping proudly across a field. The shape of 骧, with its horse radical 骑 (representing 'horse') and the lofty strokes above, reminds you of a horse raising its head high in triumph as it runs.

Meanings of 骧

xiāng(xiang1)
1to gallop about with the head uplifted
2(literary) to run friskily (of a horse)
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About 骧

骧Simplified
驤Traditional
20Strokes
马Radical
动语素dòngcíverb root (v.root)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 骧

Usage Notes

This character is somewhat literary and might not be used in everyday conversation. Be cautious of using it in informal contexts; it fits better in poetic or elevated language. Common collocations include phrases related to horses or exalted actions.

HSK Study Tips

Though not included in the HSK levels, understanding 骧 can enhance your vocabulary related to animals and movement, which is useful for HSK Level 4 and above. Focus on associating it with other words about horses or galloping, such as 马 (mǎ) for 'horse'.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 骧 with more common terms for running or moving, like 跑 (pǎo) for 'to run'. Remember that 骧 specifically emphasizes the action of a horse galloping with an uplifted head.

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Etymology of 骧

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)襄
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Case file: 骧

  1. 1The meaning half马 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half襄 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 骧?

Decomposition of 骧

IDS Structure⿰马襄
骧Full Character
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马Ma3
left
襄Xiang1
right
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How to say to gallop about with the head uplifted in Chinese

“to gallop about with the head uplifted” in Chinese is骧xiāng

The character 骧 (xiāng) is used to describe a horse galloping with its head held high, symbolizing vigor and spirited movement. It can also refer to raising or holding something high, often used in a literary context to convey a sense of grandeur or exaltation.

When to use 骧

This character is somewhat literary and might not be used in everyday conversation. Be cautious of using it in informal contexts; it fits better in poetic or elevated language. Common collocations include phrases related to horses or exalted actions.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 骧 with more common terms for running or moving, like 跑 (pǎo) for 'to run'. Remember that 骧 specifically emphasizes the action of a horse galloping with an uplifted head.

Write 骧

骧

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Word Family of 骧

Words Containing This Character2
骧xiāngto raise驤
腾骧(literary) to gallop騰驤
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 骧

No, 骧 is more literary and rarely used in everyday speech.

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