Definitions
post horse; relay station
Etymology phono-semantic
horse
Semantic:
马
About
The character "驿" derives from the traditional form "驛", which combines the semantic radical "馬" meaning horse with the component "睪" functioning phonetically, originally referring to a relay station in imperial communication networks where horses were exchanged for couriers and officials. Over time, its meaning broadened from these specific postal stations to include any designated stopping point or depot along a travel route, while retaining its association with historical transport systems. The simplified form "驿" maintains the horse radical in its reduced shape "马" and replaces the traditional right-hand component with the simpler form "又".
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这是一个古老的驿站。
马车在驿站休息。
驿路连接着两个城市。
古代驿使传递重要消息。
驿站不仅提供住宿，还供应食物。
他的生活像驿马一样奔波。
由于驿站在战争中受损，信使不得不绕道而行。
沿着古老的驿路行走，仿佛能听到昔日马蹄的回响。