tuấn mã

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Definition

1. Noun:
   • A fine horse; a steed: A horse that is both handsome in appearance and excellent in running ability. This term carries a classical or literary tone, often describing a noble, swift, and majestic horse.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Nhà vua cưỡi một con tuấn mã trắng. (The king rode a white steed.)
  • Trong thần thoại, các anh hùng thường có tuấn mã. (In mythology, heroes often have fine horses.)
  • Con tuấn mã ấy chạy nhanh như gió. (That steed runs as fast as the wind.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "tuấn mã" is primarily found in literary, historical, or poetic contexts. It is not commonly used in everyday modern speech to describe an ordinary horse.

Variants and Related Words

• Chiến mã (n): warhorse; a horse used in battle.

  • Chiến mã của vị tướng rất dũng mãnh. (The general's warhorse was very fierce.)

• Ngựa hay (n): a good horse (a more common, modern phrase for a horse with good qualities).

  • Ông ấy nuôi một con ngựa hay. (He raises a good horse.)

Synonyms

• Steed: A literary term for a horse, especially a spirited one for riding.
• Coursier: An archaic or poetic word for a swift, spirited horse.
• Fine horse: A direct descriptive synonym.

Related Idioms

• Tuấn mã nan cầu: (Literally: A fine horse is hard to find) An idiom meaning that a truly talented person or an excellent thing is rare and difficult to obtain.
  • Nhân tài như tuấn mã nan cầu. (Talent is as hard to find as a fine steed.)