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驊 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
驊huáan excellent horsex, 21 strokes, radical 馬
huá(hua2) T2
  1. 1an excellent horse
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March 24, 2026

驊huá(hua2)

The character 驊 (huá) refers to an excellent or superior horse, often used to describe a horse of great beauty and strength. It is commonly associated with the idea of nobility and excellence in both ancient and modern contexts, particularly in literature and poetry.

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Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, horses symbolize strength, freedom, and success. The character 驊 evokes the historical significance of horses in warfare and transportation, particularly during the dynastic periods when superior horses were highly valued.

Memory Tip

Imagine a magnificent horse galloping through a field, its beauty captivating everyone around. The character 驊 has the horse radical (馬) on the right, symbolizing its connection to horses. Think of 'huá' as the sound of the wind as the horse runs—both swift and impressive.

Meanings of 驊

huá(hua2)
1an excellent horse
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About 驊

驊Simplified
21Strokes
馬Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 驊

Usage Notes

This character is rarely used in everyday conversations and is more commonly found in literary contexts. Learners should be aware that it is often used in combination with other characters to describe types of horses or as part of idiomatic expressions. Mispronouncing the tone can lead to confusion with other words.

HSK Study Tips

Though 驊 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be related to other horse-related words in HSK levels, such as 马 (mǎ, horse) in HSK 1. Students should practice distinguishing between different tones, as mispronunciation can change meanings.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 驊 with other horse-related characters, such as 马 (mǎ). For example, saying '我有驊' (wǒ yǒu huá) would be incorrect if referring to a horse in general; instead, use '我有马' (wǒ yǒu mǎ).

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Pronunciation of 驊

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Etymology of 驊

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)華
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Case file: 驊

  1. 1The meaning half馬 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half華 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 驊?

Decomposition of 驊

IDS Structure⿰馬華
驊Full Character
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馬ma3
left
華hua2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 驊?

How to say an excellent horse in Chinese

“an excellent horse” in Chinese is驊huá

The character 驊 (huá) refers to an excellent or superior horse, often used to describe a horse of great beauty and strength. It is commonly associated with the idea of nobility and excellence in both ancient and modern contexts, particularly in literature and poetry.

When to use 驊

This character is rarely used in everyday conversations and is more commonly found in literary contexts. Learners should be aware that it is often used in combination with other characters to describe types of horses or as part of idiomatic expressions. Mispronouncing the tone can lead to confusion with other words.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 驊 with other horse-related characters, such as 马 (mǎ). For example, saying '我有驊' (wǒ yǒu huá) would be incorrect if referring to a horse in general; instead, use '我有马' (wǒ yǒu mǎ).

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驊

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Word Family of 驊

Words Containing This Character2
骅huáchestnut horse驊
黄骅市Huanghua county level city in Cangzhou 滄州|沧州[Cāng​zhōu], Hebei黃驊市
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 驊

No, 驊 is more commonly found in classical literature and is not frequently used in everyday conversation.

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