渴骥奔泉 — “Describes vigorous”
渴骥奔泉 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes vigorous”. Powerful, and swift brushstrokes in calligraphy, likened to a thirsty steed galloping towards a spring. It can also metaphorically describe an urgent desire or an eager, swift pursuit of something. Literally, “Thirsty steed galloping to a spring”.
渴骥奔泉 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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Origin and Story of 渴骥奔泉
During the Tang Dynasty, Xu Hao, a Zhongshu Sheren (Secretary to the Imperial Secretariat), was deeply trusted by Emperor Suzong. He was responsible for drafting important imperial documents for the court. He was quick-witted and a skilled calligrapher. Many of his suggestions were adopted by Emperor Suzong, and he was appointed Guozi Jijiu (Chancellor of the Imperial Academy).
Xu Hao was well-versed in calligraphy, particularly mastering the regular script. His characters were round, vigorous, and substantial, forming a unique style, often described as 'a thirsty steed galloping towards a spring'.
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What does 渴骥奔泉 mean?
渴骥奔泉 (kě jì bēn quán) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes vigorous”.
How do you pronounce 渴骥奔泉?
渴骥奔泉 is pronounced kě jì bēn quán in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 渴骥奔泉 literally mean?
Literally, 渴骥奔泉 means “Thirsty steed galloping to a spring”. It is used to mean “describes vigorous”.
Where does 渴骥奔泉 come from?
渴骥奔泉 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 渴骥奔泉?
骥：骏马。如同骏马口渴思饮，飞快奔赴甘泉一般。形容书法笔势矫健。也比喻迫切的欲望。