軎 (wèi) - Ancient Chinese term for the end of an & refers to the axle cap or hub in
軎 · wèi
Ancient Chinese term for the end of an axle in a chariot;
refers to the axle cap or hub in ancient vehicles.
Ancient Chinese term for the end of anrefers to the axle cap or hub in
Usage highlights
bronze axle capchariot axle endaxle capancient chariot partsdecorated axle end
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The chariot's axle end (軎) was decorated with bronze fittings.
- Archaeologists found a bronze axle cap (青铜軎) at the site.
- The ancient text describes the chariot's components including the axle end (车軎).
Collocations
- bronze axle cap(青铜軎)
- chariot axle end(车軎)
- axle cap(轴軎)
- ancient chariot parts(古代车軎)
- decorated axle end(装饰軎)
Cultural background
FAQ- Appears in ancient Chinese texts describing chariot construction and components.
- Represents early Chinese vehicle technology and engineering knowledge.
- Found in archaeological contexts as bronze fittings for chariots.