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AI Study Notes for 騁
奔 (bēn) - use 騁 (chěng) when emphasizing the urgency or swiftness of movement, while 奔 (bēn) focuses more on the act of running or rushing.
Be cautious of the tone when pronouncing 騁, as it falls under the third tone, which can change its meaning if mispronounced. This character is typically used in a more literary or poetic context, so it may not be suitable for everyday conversation. Common collocations include phrases related to speed or urgency.
While 騁 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your comprehension of more advanced texts that discuss themes of speed and movement. Focus on connecting this character with related terms such as 快 (kuài, fast) and 迅速 (xùnsù, rapid) to build a deeper vocabulary around the concept of speed.
Learners often confuse 騁 with similar-sounding characters like 成 (chéng), which means 'to become.' Ensure you remember that 騁 specifically relates to speed and galloping, not transformation.
Pronunciation of 騁
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Etymology of 騁
Phonosemantic compound. 马 represents the meaning and 甹 represents the sound. Simplified form of 騁.
horse
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Phonosemantic compound. 马 represents the meaning and 甹 represents the sound. Simplified form of 騁.
- 1The meaning half馬 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half甹 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayhorse
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say to gallop, to hasten, to hurry in Chinese
“to gallop, to hasten, to hurry” in Chinese is騁
The character 騁 (chěng) means to gallop or to hasten, often used to describe the rapid movement of horses. It can also imply a sense of urgency in various contexts, such as hastening one's actions or decisions. This character is commonly found in literature and poetry, evoking imagery of swift motion.
When to use 騁
Be cautious of the tone when pronouncing 騁, as it falls under the third tone, which can change its meaning if mispronounced. This character is typically used in a more literary or poetic context, so it may not be suitable for everyday conversation. Common collocations include phrases related to speed or urgency.
騁 or something close to it
奔 (bēn) - use 騁 (chěng) when emphasizing the urgency or swiftness of movement, while 奔 (bēn) focuses more on the act of running or rushing.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 騁 with similar-sounding characters like 成 (chéng), which means 'to become.' Ensure you remember that 騁 specifically relates to speed and galloping, not transformation.
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Word Family of 騁
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Frequently Asked Questions about 騁
Make sure to emphasize the third tone, which has a falling-rising intonation.
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