a train of horses; a cavalry unit
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesnoun
a train or caravan of horses; a packhorse train
Historically used for transporting goods overland, especially in caravans or along trade routes like the Silk Road. Less common in modern contexts.
Gǔ古
dài代
de的
shāng商
lǚ旅
cháng常
cháng常
zǔ组
chéng成
mǎ马
duì队
chuān穿
yuè越
shā沙
mò漠
。
Ancient merchants often formed horse caravans to cross the desert.
Shān山
lǐ里
de的
wù物
zī资
kào靠
mǎ马
duì队
yùn运
shū输
。
Supplies in the mountains are transported by packhorse trains.
noun
cavalry unit; mounted troops
Refers to a military unit of soldiers on horseback. Historical term; modern armies largely lack traditional cavalry.
Jiāng将
jūn军
shuài率
lǐng领
mǎ马
duì队
chōng冲
fēng锋
xiàn陷
zhèn阵
。
The general led the cavalry charge into battle.
Zhè这
zhī支
mǎ马
duì队
zài在
lì历
shǐ史
shàng上
yǐ以
xiāo骁
yǒng勇
shàn善
zhàn战
wén闻
míng名
。
This cavalry unit was historically renowned for its bravery and combat prowess.