栙 (xiáng) - A crosspiece or crossbar used in ancient Chinese & also refers to a type of wooden frame

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A crosspiece or crossbar used in ancient Chinese chariots;

also refers to a type of wooden frame or support structure.

A crosspiece or crossbar used in ancient Chinesealso refers to a type of wooden frame

Usage highlights

chariot crossbarwooden framestructural supportancient carriage part栙栙

Synonyms

  • 横木— crossbeam, horizontal timber
  • 车衡— chariot crossbar

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The chariot's crossbar (栙) provided structural stability.
  • Ancient texts mention the 栙 as part of carriage construction.
  • This wooden frame (栙栙) was used in traditional architecture.

Collocations

  • chariot crossbar(车栙)
  • wooden frame(栙架)
  • structural support(栙撑)
  • ancient carriage part(古车栙)
  • describing a frame structure(栙栙)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts describing chariot and carriage construction
  • Represents early Chinese engineering and woodworking techniques
  • Demonstrates the importance of chariots in ancient Chinese warfare and transportation

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