鞍马 (ān mǎ) — pommel horse (gymnastics apparatus); saddle and horse (as a pair of items)
Definition
In modern usage, 鞍马 (ānmǎ) names the men's gymnastics pommel horse — pronounced as one word. The literal sense 'saddle and horse' is a historical or literary pair referring to travel gear.
noun
pommel horse (gymnastics apparatus)saddle and horse (as a pair of items)
Measure word · 架
Examples
- 鞍马。Tā zài ān mǎ shàng zuò le jǐ gè gāo nán dù de dòng zuò.He performed several difficult moves on the pommel horse.
- 鞍马。ān mǎ Shì nán zǐ tǐ cāo xiàng mù zhī yī.The pommel horse is one of the men's gymnastics events.
- 鞍马。Gǔ dài lǚ xíng cháng bèi ān mǎ.In ancient times, travelers often prepared a saddle and horse.
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