The story of Chollima

Thursday, December 11, 2025

In the history and culture of China, there exists a legendary tale known as the story of Chollima, which revolves around the legendary figure of Chollima. In this blog post, we delve into the background, significance, and profound impact on Chinese culture.

The Story of Chollima

According to legend, there was a renowned horse expert named Chollima in ancient China, renowned for his ability to identify exceptional horses. One day, Chollima witnessed a horse galloping swiftly between P'an and Cheng, which came to be known as the Chollima. This horse was exceptionally fast and agile, capable of traveling a thousand li (approximately 500 kilometers) in a single day, a feat unheard of. Recognizing the extraordinary talent of this horse, Chollima named it "Chollima" and prophesied that it would achieve 实现(shíxiàn) great things in the future.

实现(shíxiàn), verb, achieve

  1. She worked hard to achieve her goals.
    她努力工作以实现她的目标。
    Tā nǔlì gōngzuò yǐ shíxiàn tā de mùbiāo.
  2. They believe they can achieve success through perseverance.
    他们相信他们可以通过坚持不懈来实现成功。
    Tāmen xiāngxìn tāmen kěyǐ tōngguò jiānchí bùxiè lái shíxiàn chénggōng.

Significance and Meaning

The story of Chollima is not merely a legend about a horse; it is a celebration and tribute to talent. Chollima symbolizes exceptional talent, while Chollima represents the wisdom and vision to identify and nurture talent才华(cáihuá). This tale highlights the importance of discovering and fostering talent as essential factors for national prosperity and also reflects certain societal values.

才华(cáihuá)，noun，talent

  1. Her talent in music has been fully showcased.
    她的才华在音乐方面得到了充分的展现。
    Tā de cáihuá zài yīnyuè fāngmiàn dédàole chōngfèn de zhǎnxiàn.
  2. This project requires talents from various fields.
    这个项目需要各种不同领域的才华。
    Zhège xiàngmù xūyào gèzhǒng bùtóng lǐngyù de cáihuá.
  3. He has a keen eye for talent, just like Bo Le recognizing horses.
    他有识人才的眼光，就像伯乐识马一样。
    Tā yǒu shí rén cái de yǎnguāng, jiù xiàng Bólè shí mǎ yīyàng.
  4. The coach's ability to identify young talents is akin to Bo Le recognizing horses.
    这位教练发现年轻人才的能力就像伯乐识马一样。
    Zhè wèi jiàoliàn fāxiàn niánqīng réncái de nénglì jiù xiàng Bólè shí mǎ yīyàng.
  5. He always manages to uncover other people's potential; he's truly like Bo Le recognizing horses.
    他总是能发现别人的潜力，真是伯乐识马。
    Tā zǒng shì néng fāxiàn biérén de qiánlì, zhēnshi Bólè shí mǎ.

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