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騅 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
騅zhuīpiebald horsex, 18 strokes, radical 馬
zhuī(zhui1) T1
  1. 1piebald horse
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March 24, 2026

騅zhuī(zhui1)

The character 騅 (zhuī) refers to a type of horse, specifically a piebald horse, which is characterized by its distinct coat pattern featuring large patches of two or more colors. This term is often used in literature and discussions about horses, particularly in contexts involving horse breeding or equestrian activities.

Strokes18Radical馬
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, horses have historically been symbols of strength and nobility, often featured in poetry and art. The piebald horse, in particular, represents uniqueness and beauty, making it a notable subject in traditional Chinese literature.

Memory Tip

Imagine a horse with a playful spirit, dashing around the fields, its piebald coat contrasting beautifully against the green grass. The character 騅 has the radical for 'horse' (马) at the bottom, reminding you that it's a horse-related term, while the top part can be visualized as the playful nature of the horse, zhuī-ing around.

Meanings of 騅

zhuī(zhui1)
1piebald horse
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About 騅

騅Simplified
18Strokes
馬Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

When using 騅, it's important to note that it is not commonly used in everyday conversation, making it more suitable for formal or literary contexts. Learners might confuse it with other horse-related terms; ensure you pair it correctly with discussions about horse types or breeds.

HSK Study Tips

As 騅 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, learners should focus on expanding their knowledge of horse-related terms and phrases, which can enhance their understanding of cultural references in literature and conversations about animals. It’s a good idea to learn related terms like 马 (mǎ) meaning 'horse'.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 騅 with other horse-related terms like 马 (mǎ) or 驴 (lǘ, meaning donkey). Remember, 騅 specifically describes a piebald horse, while 马 is the general term for horse.

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Etymology of 騅

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

horse

Semantic (meaning)馬
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Phonetic (sound)隹
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Case file: 騅

  1. 1The meaning half馬 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half隹 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayhorse
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 騅

IDS Structure⿰馬隹
騅Full Character
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馬ma3
left
隹zhui1
right
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How to say piebald horse in Chinese

“piebald horse” in Chinese is騅zhuī

The character 騅 (zhuī) refers to a type of horse, specifically a piebald horse, which is characterized by its distinct coat pattern featuring large patches of two or more colors. This term is often used in literature and discussions about horses, particularly in contexts involving horse breeding or equestrian activities.

When to use 騅

When using 騅, it's important to note that it is not commonly used in everyday conversation, making it more suitable for formal or literary contexts. Learners might confuse it with other horse-related terms; ensure you pair it correctly with discussions about horse types or breeds.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 騅 with other horse-related terms like 马 (mǎ) or 驴 (lǘ, meaning donkey). Remember, 騅 specifically describes a piebald horse, while 马 is the general term for horse.

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Word Family of 騅

Words Containing This Character1
骓zhuīsurname Zhui騅
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 騅

It means 'piebald horse', referring to a horse with a coat of two or more colors.

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