战马 (zhànmǎ): warhorse

Measure Word

一匹战马 pǐ

将军骑着战马冲入战场。

Jiāngjūn qí zhe zhànmǎ chōngrù zhànchǎng.

The general rode his warhorse into battle.

古代战马必须经过严格训练。

Gǔdài zhànmǎ bìxū jīngguò yángé xùnliàn.

Ancient warhorses had to undergo rigorous training.

usage

战马 can be used figuratively to describe a veteran or a seasoned performer who has been through many trials.

战 zhàn

马 mǎ