Definition
马号 is a compound word composed of 马 (horse) and 号 (bugle / number). Historically, it referred to a stable or parking area for horses in ancient courier stations. In a military context, it also refers to a long-tubed bugle used by cavalry, and by extension, the signals played on that bugle. As a high-level HSK word, you'll likely encounter it in historical texts or military contexts.
n.
(historical) a stable or horse-parking area in a courier station(military) a long-tubed bugle used by cavalry(military) signals played on such a bugle
Examples
- 马号,。Gǔdài yìzhàn dōu yǒu mǎ háo, gōng mǎpǐ xiūxi.Ancient courier stations all had ∼ for horses to rest.
- 马号。mǎ háo shì qíbīng shìbīng chángyòng de xìnhào gōngjù.The ∼ is a signaling tool commonly used by cavalry soldiers.
- 。Zhè wèi lǎobīng hái néng chuīchū jǐ zhǒng mǎ háo de diàozi.This veteran can still play several ∼ tunes.
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