🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

罗西南特

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Luóxīnán tè

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Rocinante/roʊsɪˈnɑːnteɪ/
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"在故事中,罗西南特是唐吉诃德的马。"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The name of the horse ridden by the character Don Quixote in the novel 'Don Quixote' by Miguel de Cervantes.

    "In the story, Don Quixote's Rocinante is portrayed as a valiant steed, despite being old and worn."
  2. 2

    A term used metaphorically to describe someone or something that is perceived as noble or heroic despite lacking conventional attributes of greatness.

    "He may not look impressive, but in his heart, he is a Rocinante, always ready to fight for what is right."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Rocinante' originates from the Spanish language, specifically from Miguel de Cervantes' novel 'Don Quixote' published in the early 17th century. The name is derived from the Spanish word 'rocín', meaning 'workhorse', and reflects the character's perception of his horse as noble despite its humble appearance.

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