骥
thoroughbred horse; refined and virtuous
Closest English meanings
fine horse·steed
The Calligrapher — Ōuyáng Tōng 欧阳通
Tang regular-script master known for powerful, square strokes.
Tang calligrapher (?–691), master of regular script — known for 《道因法师碑》. Tang dynasty
Cultural Story
骥 pairs 马 with 冀 and is glossed in the 《説文解字》 千里马也, "a horse that travels a thousand li a day." It was the supremely gifted steed, the standard for untapped talent recognized too late.
Common words & phrases
- 骥骊 fine horses
- 老骥 old steed (able veteran)
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In the modern world
A 骥 is a fine horse or steed; 骥骊 names fine horses together, and 老骥 the old steed of Cao Cao's line 志在千里—still ambitious in age. We invoke 骥 for people of rare ability, the quiet genius whose worth finally gallops into view.
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