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骖 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
骖 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
骖 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
骖 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
骖 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
骖 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
骖 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

骖 Stroke Order — How to Write 骖

Stroke Order

骖 is written in 11 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.

骖 Radical and Character Components

Components:马参

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

Radical: 马 + 8 more strokes

骖 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • cān

Meanings of 骖 in Chinese

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cān骖

In ancient times, a horse harnessed on either side of the front of a chariot; often used to describe the outrigger horses of a grand chariot.
画中描绘的将军，乘坐着雕梁画栋的战车，左右骖马膘肥体壮，威风凛凛。
The general depicted in the painting rides a chariot with carved beams and painted pillars, with the outrigger horses (cān mǎ) on either side being strong and sturdy, exuding an imposing aura.
Refers to a chariot pulled by three horses, or a team of three horses, used in ancient times.
古代战车常以三匹骏马牵引，此即为'骖'。
Ancient war chariots were often drawn by three swift horses; this is what 'cān' refers to.

Common Words and Phrases with 骖

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cān骖chéng乘
In ancient China, a person (often a warrior) who sat on the right side of a chariot, accompanying and guarding the main passenger.
在古代，贵族出行时常有亲信作为骖乘，以示亲近。
In ancient times, when nobles traveled, they often had trusted confidants as chariots companions to demonstrate closeness.

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Questions about 骖

What does 骖 mean in Chinese?

骖 (cān) means “Refers to a chariot pulled by three horses, or a team of three horses, used in ancient times” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 骖?

骖 is pronounced cān in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 骖 have?

骖 has 11 strokes.

How do you write 骖?

骖 is written in 11 strokes, starting from the radical 马. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 骖?

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