How to Write 骕 (sù) — Meaning “A fine horse”

Imagine a "super fine horse" that is so swift it moves with a solemn, quiet speed. Picture the radical 马 (horse) and the right side 肃 (solemn) together: the horse is so noble and fast that it demands respect, like the mythical Sushuang.

The left radical 马 should be compressed to make room for the right component 肃. A common mistake is making the 马 too wide; keep it narrow. Also, the right part 肃 has 7 strokes and its last stroke is a vertical hook; ensure the proportion balances well so the character looks harmonious.

骕 specifically refers to a legendary fine horse or the sound of a horse moving, while 骁 (xiāo) means brave or valiant, often used for warriors. 骄 (jiāo) means proud or arrogant, and is not related to horses directly. Visually, 骕 has the right side 肃, whereas 骁 has 尧 and 骄 has 乔.

骕 is very rare in daily modern Chinese and appears mainly in classical literature or historical names, like the legendary horse 骕骦. You might encounter it in poetry or historical texts describing fine horses, but it is not in the HSK vocabulary list and is considered a literary character.

Common words containing 骕 include: 骕骦 (sù shuāng) — Sushuang (a legendary horse); 骕骕 (sù sù) — Sound of a horse's movement; 骕马 (sù mǎ) — A fine horse.