骏 jùn an excellent horse
How to remember 骏: 马 horse + 夋 hesitate = an excellent horse. The farmer walks around the young horse once, does not hesitate at all, and says "That is an excellent horse."
Component breakdown
骏 = 马 horse + 夋 hesitate
- 马 horse
- 夋 hesitate
The farmer walks around the young horse once, does not hesitate at all, and says "That is an excellent horse."
How it is used
- A fine, swift horse - 骏马 (jùnmǎ) a splendid steed, 千里马 territory. Chiefly a written/poetic word.
- Carries a positive, spirited flavor; common in names and in praise like 骏业 (jùnyè) a great undertaking. Not used for ordinary horses.
- Contrast with plain 马 (mǎ, horse): 骏 adds 'excellent, high-spirited'.