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骐 denotes a fine horse with a dark grey or piebald coat marked by a checkered or spotted pattern. It is a phono-semantic compound combining the semantic radical 马 (mǎ, 'horse') and the phonetic 其 (qí), and is traditionally written 騏 using the full form 馬. In classical literature, the character symbolized outstanding talent, speed, and nobility, metaphorically linking the horse's physical excellence to the virtues of eminent scholars and capable officials.
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