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The character 骥, derived from its traditional form 驥, is a phono-semantic compound. Its left-side radical 马 (horse) provides the semantic category, linking it to equines. The right component 冀 serves as the phonetic element, while also historically connoting hope or the province of Hebei. Originally, 骥 denoted a fine horse capable of traveling a thousand li in a day. Over time, its meaning metaphorically extended to describe a person of outstanding talent or ability. This dual usage, both literal and figurative, is well-attested throughout Chinese literary history.
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这匹骐骥跑得很快。
他被称为班级里的骥子。
老骥虽然年迈，但依然精神。
寻找骐骥需要耐心和眼光。
这匹骥马在比赛中表现出色。
在古代，骐骥常被献给君王。
他的才华犹如骐骥，令人赞叹。
培养骥子需要良好的教育环境。