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驯 Stroke Order — How to Write 驯

Stroke Order

驯 is written in 6 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 马, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

驯 Radical and Character Components

Components:马川

驯 is a phono-semantic compound: 马 (horse) carries the meaning, while 川 indicates the sound.

Radical: 马 + 3 more strokes

驯 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • xùn

Meanings of 驯 in Chinese

1

xùn驯

To tame, domesticate; obedient, docile.
这只狗经过专业训练,已经变得非常驯顺了
After professional training, this dog has become very docile.
Docile, gentle, and tractable.
这匹马性情驯良,很受孩子们喜爱
This horse has a docile temperament and is very popular with children.
To instruct or teach, synonymous with '训'. It implies guiding or disciplining to develop skills or good behavior.
通过训练和驯导,这只小狗学会了许多技巧。
Through training and instruction, this puppy learned many tricks.

Common Words and Phrases with 驯

1
xùn驯cóng从
to tame and obey; to be submissive and compliant
经过长时间的训练,那只野马终于变得温顺驯从了
After a long period of training, the wild horse finally became gentle and obedient.
2
xùn驯fú服
to tame; to domesticate; to make docile and obedient.
经过长时间的训练,那只野马终于被驯服了,变得温顺起来。
After a long period of training, the wild horse was finally tamed and became gentle.
3
xùn驯huà化
The process of taming and breeding wild animals or cultivating wild plants for human use.
人类通过漫长的历史过程,成功驯化了许多动物,为生活带来了便利。
Through a long historical process, humans have successfully domesticated many animals, bringing convenience to their lives.
4
xùn驯liáng良
Docile and gentle.
这只小狗非常驯良,从不乱叫也不咬人。
This little dog is very docile; it never barks or bites.
5
xùn驯mǎ马
A horse trained for riding, typically having a strong back, well-proportioned body, and various gaits.
他从小就对驯马产生了浓厚的兴趣,梦想成为一名出色的驯马师。
He developed a strong interest in horse training from a young age, dreaming of becoming an excellent horse trainer.
6
xùn驯mǎ马chǎng场
A place for training horses; a horse training ground or arena.
小马驹每天都在驯马场里接受训练,学习如何听从指令。
The pony receives training every day in the horse training ground, learning how to obey commands.
7
xùn驯mǎ马rén人
A person who trains or tames horses, especially wild or unbroken ones; a broncobuster.
驯马人每天都要花很多时间与马匹建立信任。
The horse trainer spends a lot of time every day building trust with the horses.
8
xùn驯rǎo扰
to tame; to make submissive
牧羊犬通过主人的指令,能够有效地驯扰羊群,使它们听从指挥。
Guided by its owner's commands, the sheepdog can effectively tame the flock of sheep, making them obey instructions.
9
xùn驯shàn善
Tractable and docile.
这匹小马驹非常驯善,很容易与人亲近
This pony is very docile and gentle, easily approaching people.
10
xùn驯shùn顺
tame and docile; mild and obedient
这匹马生性驯顺,很受主人喜爱。
This horse is naturally docile and well-liked by its owner.
11
xùn驯tuó驼
a nimble, rideable Arabian camel
在沙漠中,驯驼是旅行者可靠的伙伴,它们步伐轻快,能长时间跋涉。
In the desert, dromedaries are reliable companions for travelers, moving with light steps and able to trek for long distances.
12
xùn驯yǎng养
to domesticate (animals)
经过多年的努力,这位动物学家成功驯养了一群野生狐狸。
After years of effort, the zoologist successfully tamed a group of wild foxes.

More words with 驯

  • xùn驯lù鹿reindeer, caribou
  • xùn驯mǎ马shī师horse trainer
  • xùn驯shòu兽shī师animal trainer, tamer
  • xùn驯dǎo导train, tame

Idioms with 驯

  • jié桀ào骜bù不xùn驯unruly and defiant
  • yě野xìng性nán难xùn驯wild nature hard to tame
  • jié桀áo敖bù不xùn驯fiercely arrogant and untamable
  • jié桀ào傲bù不xùn驯arrogant and defiant
  • jié桀ào骜nán难xùn驯defiant and untamable
  • lù鹿xùn驯shǐ豕bào暴cunning and unpredictable, sometimes meek, sometimes violent
  • xiá狎zhì雉xùn驯tóng童excellent governance creates harmony and peace

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Questions about 驯

What does 驯 mean in Chinese?

驯 (xùn) means “To tame, domesticate” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 驯?

驯 is pronounced xùn in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 驯 have?

驯 has 6 strokes.

How do you write 驯?

驯 is written in 6 strokes, starting from the radical 马. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 驯?

The radical of 驯 is 马, and 驯 is a phono-semantic compound.

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