騸
geld, castrate
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Readings
On'yomi
- セン
Kun'yomi
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Meaning
騸 centers on the act of castrating or gelding, specifically referring to the removal of reproductive capability in animals.
Study
Etymology
騸 combines 馬 (horse) with 扇, which likely contributes the sound セン. The character specifically denotes gelding a horse.
Meaning mnemonic
A horse 馬 beside a fan 扇: imagine using a fan to cool a horse after a gelding procedure.
Reading mnemonic
For セン, picture a horse being gelded with a single swift cut: the sound 'sen' echoes the quick, precise action.