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骁 · Liu Gongquan

Xiāo (1st tone). The Shuowen defines 驍 as 「良馬也」 — ‘a fine horse’. It is phono-semantic: 馬 (horse) and 堯 (sound). From the good mount it branched to the rider’s quality: 《玉篇》 「勇捷也」 — ‘brave and nimble’; 《后汉书·隗嚣传》 「吴耿骁将,云集四境」 praises bold gen $9.00 – Purchase Checkout Added to cart