Question 1

Structure analysis: How is the character 駮 broken down, and how do its parts relate to its meaning?

Accepted Answer

The character 駮 is made of two parts: the left side 馬 (horse) and the right side 交 (to cross). The horse radical connects to the character's original meaning of a mythical horse, while the right side 交 suggests crossing or opposing, which relates to the modern meaning of refuting or contradicting. This combination helps you remember that 駮 is about crossing someone's argument like a horse blocking your path.

Question 2

Memory technique: What is a good mnemonic to remember 駮?

Accepted Answer

Imagine a horse (馬) standing with its legs crossed (交) to show that it disagrees with you. This visual of a horse crossing its legs in refusal will remind you that 駮 means to refute or contradict. The crossed legs look like the letter 'X' for 'no'.

Question 3

Writing tips: What are the stroke order nuances and common mistakes when writing 駮?

Accepted Answer

When writing 駮, first write the left radical 馬 with 10 strokes - ensure the horizontal lines are evenly spaced and the bottom hook is clear. Then add the right part 交: start with a dot, then a horizontal line, follow with the two crossing strokes (left-falling and right-falling), and finish with a bottom horizontal that matches the height of 馬. A common mistake is making 交 too large; it should be smaller than 馬.

Question 4

Common expressions: What are some common phrases that use 駮, and in what contexts are they used?

Accepted Answer

駮回 (bó huí) means to reject a proposal, often used in official contexts such as a court rejecting an appeal. 反駮 (fǎn bó) means to refute or rebut, common in debates or academic discussions. 辨駮 (biàn bó) means to argue and refute, focusing on logical reasoning, like in a legal argument.

Question 5

Usage context: When and how is 駮 used in modern Chinese?

Accepted Answer

In modern Chinese, 駮 is used as a variant of the more common character 駁 (bó), meaning to refute or contradict. You will mainly see 駮 in traditional texts, legal documents, or formal writing, while 駁 is preferred in everyday use. Historically, 駮 referred to a mythical horse with a tiger's tail, but that meaning is no longer used.

Question 6

What common words use 駮?

Accepted Answer

Common words containing 駮 include: 駮回 (bó huí) — to reject; to dismiss (variant of 駁回); 反駮 (fǎn bó) — To refute; to rebut; 辨駮 (biàn bó) — to argue; to refute..

Character	駮
Pinyin	bó (bo)
Meaning	to refute; to contradict (variant of 駁)
Strokes	16
Radical	馬
Difficulty	3.8/5

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