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駿 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
駿jùnan excellent horse; a noble steedx, 17 strokes, radical 馬
jùn(jun4) T4
  1. 1an excellent horse; a noble steed
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March 24, 2026

駿jùn(jun4)

The character 駿 (jùn) refers to an excellent or noble horse, often used to symbolize strength and beauty. It is commonly found in literature and idiomatic expressions, reflecting the esteem placed on horses in Chinese culture, particularly in historical contexts where they were vital for transport and warfare.

Strokes17Radical馬
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, horses symbolize power, freedom, and nobility. The character 駿 often appears in classical poetry and historical texts, reflecting the importance of horses in Chinese history, particularly during the dynastic periods when they were seen as essential for warfare and trade.

Memory Tip

Imagine a majestic horse galloping across a vast landscape. The character 駿 has a horse radical (馬) that signifies its connection to horses, while the top part suggests speed or excellence. Picture this noble steed as the 'junior' of the horse world, always striving to be the best.

Meanings of 駿

jùn(jun4)
1an excellent horse; a noble steed
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About 駿

駿Simplified
17Strokes
馬Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 駿

Quick Contrast

骏 (jùn) - used specifically for horses, while 駿 (jùn) carries a broader connotation of excellence beyond just equines.

Usage Notes

When using 駿, it is important to note that it can also be used metaphorically to describe people or things that are outstanding or exceptional. Avoid casual contexts as it carries a more formal or poetic tone. Common collocations include 駿馬 (noble steed) and 駿才 (outstanding talent).

HSK Study Tips

While 駿 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it shares a thematic connection with words related to animals and excellence, such as 馬 (mǎ, horse) and 優秀 (yōuxiù, outstanding). Students should focus on recognizing its use in literary contexts and related idioms.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 駿 with other horse-related characters like 馬 (mǎ) due to their visual similarities. Always remember that 駿 specifically denotes excellence, while 馬 is simply the word for 'horse'.

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Pronunciation of 駿

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Etymology of 駿

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

Phonosemantic compound. 马 represents the meaning and 夋 represents the sound. Simplified form of 駿.

Memory Hint

horse

Semantic (meaning)馬
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Phonetic (sound)夋
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Case file: 駿

Phonosemantic compound. 马 represents the meaning and 夋 represents the sound. Simplified form of 駿.

  1. 1The meaning half馬 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half夋 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 駿?

Decomposition of 駿

IDS Structure⿰馬夋
駿Full Character
=
馬ma3
left
夋qun1
right
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How to say an excellent horse; a noble steed in Chinese

“an excellent horse; a noble steed” in Chinese is駿jùn

The character 駿 (jùn) refers to an excellent or noble horse, often used to symbolize strength and beauty. It is commonly found in literature and idiomatic expressions, reflecting the esteem placed on horses in Chinese culture, particularly in historical contexts where they were vital for transport and warfare.

When to use 駿

When using 駿, it is important to note that it can also be used metaphorically to describe people or things that are outstanding or exceptional. Avoid casual contexts as it carries a more formal or poetic tone. Common collocations include 駿馬 (noble steed) and 駿才 (outstanding talent).

駿 or something close to it

骏 (jùn) - used specifically for horses, while 駿 (jùn) carries a broader connotation of excellence beyond just equines.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 駿 with other horse-related characters like 馬 (mǎ) due to their visual similarities. Always remember that 駿 specifically denotes excellence, while 馬 is simply the word for 'horse'.

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駿

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Word Family of 駿

Words Containing This Character2
骏jùnspirited horse駿
骏马jùnmǎsteed駿馬
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 駿

The pronunciation is jùn, with a falling tone. Practice saying it along with similar characters to get comfortable.

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