(yuán) - A type of ancient chariot or carriage & also refers to a surname.

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yuán | 14 strokes | radical:

· yuán

A type of ancient chariot or carriage;

also refers to a surname.

A type of ancient chariot or carriagealso refers to a surname.

Usage highlights

Ancient chariotCarriage wheelNoble vehicleSurname YuanChariot design

Synonyms

  • vehicle, chariot (more general term)
  • carriage, chariot (classical term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient chariot (榬) was used by nobility.
  • He studies ancient vehicle designs (榬 design).
  • This surname (榬) is quite rare in modern times.

Collocations

  • Ancient chariot(古榬)
  • Carriage wheel(榬轮)
  • Noble vehicle(贵榬)
  • Surname Yuan(榬姓)
  • Chariot design(榬制)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient texts describing vehicles used by aristocracy.
  • Extremely rare character in modern usage, primarily of historical interest.

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