騮
famous horse
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Readings
On'yomi
- リュウ
- ル
Kun'yomi
- くりげ
Meaning
騮 centers on a specific type of horse: a famous or renowned horse, often with a dark mane or tail. The meaning is narrow and refers to a celebrated steed.
Most common words using 騮
- 驊騮かりゅう
fine horse; swift horse
Study
Etymology
騮 combines 馬 (horse) with 留, which likely provides the sound and may relate to the idea of a horse that stays or is kept, but the exact historical development is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
A horse (馬) that is kept (留) and celebrated becomes a famous horse. Picture a legendary steed with a dark mane, tied to a post, admired by all.
Reading mnemonic
For リュウ, imagine a famous horse named Ryu, like a dragon (竜, リュウ) among horses: Ryu -> リュウ, and this steed is as legendary as a dragon.