驯

馴

xùn

adjective HSK 7 #7,902

Meanings

1 tame
2 docile
3 gentle and obedient

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Examples

这匹马很驯，小孩子也能骑。

Zhè pǐ mǎ hěn xùn, xiǎo háizi yě néng qí.

This horse is very tame; even a child can ride it.

经过训练，这只狗变得很驯。

Jīngguò xùnliàn, zhè zhī gǒu biàn de hěn xùn.

After training, this dog became very docile.

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usage

驯 is a variant/simplified form related to 驯服 (xùnfú, to tame). Often used to describe domesticated or well-trained animals.

Stroke Order

驯 xùn