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骧 is a phono-semantic compound composed of the horse radical 马 on the left, indicating a semantic link to equines or riding, and the component 襄 on the right, which serves as the phonetic indicator for the pronunciation "xiāng". In its traditional form 驤, the unsimplified horse radical 馬 is used alongside the same phonetic element 襄. Originally created to capture the action of a horse tossing its head back, galloping swiftly, or prancing energetically, the character carries strong connotations of speed, vitality, and upward movement. These associations with equine vigor have made it a frequent choice for personal names and elevated poetic imagery.
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