Definitions

jùn (adjective) spirited; strong; fast (of horses)

Etymology

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

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About

The character for "骏", whose traditional form is "駿", is etymologically constructed from the semantic component "馬" (horse) and the phonetic component "夋", which also carries a connotation of excellence or swift advancement. This structure directly points to its original and core meaning of a superior, fast, or fine horse. Over time, the term's application expanded beyond the literal equine realm, becoming a standard metaphor for describing outstanding human qualities, such as exceptional talent or lofty ideals, thereby extending its semantic field from a specific breed of animal to an abstract commendation for excellence.

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Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)
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Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)
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这是一匹马。

Zhè shì yī pǐ jùn mǎ.

This is a fine horse.

他骑着一匹马。

Tā qí zhe yī pǐ jùn mǎ.

He is riding a fine horse.

马在草原上奔跑。

Jùn mǎ zài cǎo yuán shàng bēn pǎo.

The steed is running on the grassland.

这匹马跑得很快。

Zhè pǐ jùn mǎ pǎo de hěn kuài.

This fine horse runs very fast.

我们欣赏马的英姿。

Wǒmen xīnshǎng jùn mǎ de yīng zī.

We admire the heroic posture of the steed.

马的速度令人惊叹。

Jùn mǎ de sùdù lìng rén jīngtàn.

The speed of the steed is amazing.

在古代,马是重要的交通工具。

Zài gǔdài, jùn mǎ shì zhòngyào de jiāotōng gōngjù.

In ancient times, fine horses were important means of transportation.

画家精心描绘了马驰骋的壮观场景。

Huàjiā jīngxīn miáohuì le jùn mǎ chíchěng de zhuàngguān chǎngjǐng.

The painter carefully depicted the magnificent scene of the steed galloping.