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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
驤xiāngto gallop about with the head upliftedx, 27 strokes, radical 馬
xiāng(xiang1) T1
  1. 1to gallop about with the head uplifted
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March 24, 2026

驤xiāng(xiang1)

The character 驤 (xiāng) refers to a horse galloping with its head held high, conveying a sense of vigor and elegance. It is often used to describe the swift and proud movement of horses, and can metaphorically represent someone who is energetic and confident in their pursuits.

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Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, horses symbolize power and success. The image of a galloping horse with its head up is often associated with good fortune and the idea of striving for excellence, especially in competitive fields.

Memory Tip

Imagine a proud horse galloping through a wide open field, head held high, as if it is showing off its strength and beauty. The character 驤 visually combines the horse radical (马) with elements that suggest movement and elevation, making it memorable as the galloping horse.

Meanings of 驤

xiāng(xiang1)
1to gallop about with the head uplifted
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About 驤

驤Simplified
27Strokes
馬Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 驤

Usage Notes

This character is relatively uncommon and may be seen in literary or poetic contexts rather than in everyday conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; it is pronounced with a high-level tone (xiāng), and tone errors can lead to misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

Although 驤 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, its components can help students recognize related characters involving horses (马). Focus on the radicals and practice their meanings to enhance understanding of other equine-related terms.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 驤 as 'xiang' without the proper tone, which can lead to confusion with other words. Ensure you practice the correct tone to convey the intended meaning.

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Etymology of 驤

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)襄
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Case file: 驤

  1. 1The meaning half馬 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 驤?

Decomposition of 驤

IDS Structure⿰馬襄
驤Full Character
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馬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驤xiāng

The character 驤 (xiāng) refers to a horse galloping with its head held high, conveying a sense of vigor and elegance. It is often used to describe the swift and proud movement of horses, and can metaphorically represent someone who is energetic and confident in their pursuits.

When to use 驤

This character is relatively uncommon and may be seen in literary or poetic contexts rather than in everyday conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; it is pronounced with a high-level tone (xiāng), and tone errors can lead to misunderstandings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mispronounce 驤 as 'xiang' without the proper tone, which can lead to confusion with other words. Ensure you practice the correct tone to convey the intended meaning.

Write 驤

驤

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Word Family of 驤

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 驤

It's not commonly used in daily conversation and is more often found in poetry or literature.

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