骏

駿

jùn

夋 + 马

Definitions

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

Etymology

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

Semantic: 马 Phonetic: 夋

About

The character 骏 (jùn), as a phono-semantic compound, describes an exceptional horse known for its speed and pedigree. Its traditional form 駿 uses the full radical 馬 (mǎ), now simplified to 马, which establishes its semantic connection to horses and equine activities. The component 夋 (qūn) on the right provides the phonetic guide for pronunciation. Beyond denoting a swift steed used in military or imperial contexts, 骏 metaphorically signifies outstanding excellence, superior talent, and rapid progress. It frequently appears in names and literary works to symbolize swift success or remarkable prowess.

Etymology Hide

Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)

Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)

Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)

Clerical Western Jin dynasty (266-316 AD)

Traditional Modern

Simplified Modern

Example Sentences Hide

这是一匹骏马。

Zhè shì yī pǐ jùn mǎ.

This is a fine horse.

他骑着一匹骏马。

Tā qí zhe yī pǐ jùn mǎ.

He is riding a fine horse.

骏马在草原上奔跑。

Jùn mǎ zài cǎo yuán shàng bēn pǎo.

The steed is running on the grassland.

这匹骏马跑得很快。

Zhè pǐ jùn mǎ pǎo de hěn kuài.

This fine horse runs very fast.

我们欣赏骏马的英姿。

Wǒmen xīnshǎng jùn mǎ de yīng zī.

We admire the heroic posture of the steed.

骏马的速度令人惊叹。

Jùn mǎ de sùdù lìng rén jīngtàn.

The speed of the steed is amazing.

在古代，骏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.

画家精心描绘了骏马驰骋的壮观场景。

Huàjiā jīngxīn miáohuì le jùn mǎ chíchěng de zhuàngguān chǎngjǐng.

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

Related Characters

Component: 夋

Component: 马

骏