Definitions

kuí (of a horse) powerful; strong

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The character 骙, traditionally written as 騤, is a phono-semantic compound. Its semantic radical 马 (馬 in traditional form) places it in the category of horses, while the component 癸 provides the phonetic element. Semantically, it describes a horse that is strong, vigorous, and robust, capturing the animal's physical power and spirited nature. This character appears primarily in classical literature and poetry, used to depict majestic horses in motion or to emphasize the powerful, unyielding character of a fine steed, whether carrying a rider or pulling a carriage.

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Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)
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