Definitions

strong horse

Etymology

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駜 is a phono-semantic compound with the semantic radical 馬 (horse) on the left, indicating its connection to equines, and the phonetic component 必 on the right, which provides its pronunciation. The character specifically describes a horse that is robust, strong, and well-fed, focusing on the animal's physical health and sturdy build. Its meaning is rooted in the domain of animal husbandry and equestrian description.

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Oracle (~1250-1000 BC)
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Seal Chu (Warring States: 475-221 BC)
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Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)
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