Top 10 horse idioms

Some good idioms for the Year of the Fire Horse. Photo: Vecteezy/Wannapong Phobklang

 

1. 馬到成功 (Ma dao cheng gong)

 

Literal translation: Success upon the horse's arrival.

Meaning: Immediate success in an endeavour.

 

 

2. 一馬當先 (Yī ma dang xian)

 

Literal translation: One horse in the forefront.

Meaning: Be the first, take the lead.

 

 

3. 龍馬精神 (Long ma jing shen)

 

Literal translation: Dragon-horse vitality.

Meaning: Powerful energy, strong health and spirit.

 

 

4. 萬馬奔騰 (Wan ma ben teng)

 

Literal translation: Ten thousand horses galloping.

Meaning: Huge momentum and explosive growth.

 

 

5. 馬上有錢 (Ma shang you qian)

 

Literal translation: Money on the horse.

Meaning: Immediate wealth.

 

 

6. 馬上封侯 (Ma shang feng hou)

 

Literal translation: Become a noble instantly.

Meaning: Achieve a promotion, high rank or recognition fast.

 

 

7. 老馬識途 (Lao ma shí tu)

 

Literal translation: An old horse knows the road.

Meaning: An experienced person offers wisdom.

 

 

8. 快馬加鞭 (Kuai ma jia bian)

 

Literal translation: Whip the horse to go faster.

Meaning: Accelerate progress.

 

 

9. 馬不停蹄 (Ma bu ting tí)

 

Literal translation: The horse never stops its hooves.

Meaning: Working non-stop/Constantly on the go.

 

 

10. 駿馬奔馳 (Jun ma ben chi)

 

Literal translation: A fine horse galloping freely.

Meaning: Smooth journey, unstoppable success.

 

 

Source: KC BaZi