厩 Stroke Order

厩 Pronunciation: jiù Part of Speech: [noun] 1. Meaning: A stable; a shed for horses. Example: 马～ (horse stable). 文言: 厩，马舍也。(In classical texts: "Jiu, a place for horses.") 2. Meaning: A general term for any livestock shed. Example: ～肥 (livestock pen). 文言: 狗马实外厩。(In classical texts: "Dogs and horses are kept outside the shed.") 【Etymology】: The character is formed phonetically, wherein “厂” (hǎn) and “广” (guǎng) were often interchangeable in ancient writings, both indicating something related to housing or shelter. 【Citations】: 1. 《周礼·校人》: “六系为厩，厩一仆夫，计马二百十六匹也。” 2. 《左传·庄公二十九年》: “新延厩。” 3. 《论语》: “厩焚。” 4. 《战国策·齐策四》: “狗马实外厩。” 5. 明·宗臣《报刘一丈书》: “厩中仆马。” 【Examples of Related Terms】: - 厩长 (official in charge of the stable) - 厩苑 (horse breeding ground) - 厩率 (groom) - 厩副 (deputy official of the stable) - 厩圉 (stable) - 厩闲 (stable quarters)