軏 (yuè) - A crossbar at the end of the axle & a crucial component that kept the wheels from
軏 · yuè
A crossbar at the end of the axle in ancient Chinese chariots;
a crucial component that kept the wheels from sliding off.
A crossbar at the end of the axlea crucial component that kept the wheels from
Usage highlights
chariot crossbaraxle yokewooden pincart componentancient vehicle part
Synonyms
- 轭— yoke (similar chariot component)
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The chariot's axle crossbar (軏) was essential for safety.
- Ancient chariot restoration requires accurate reproduction of the yoke pin (軏).
- Without the axle cap (軏), the wheel would detach during travel.
Collocations
- chariot crossbar(车軏)
- axle yoke(軏轴)
- wooden pin(木軏)
- cart component(车軏部件)
- ancient vehicle part(古代车軏)
Idioms
- As inseparable as wheel and axle(如轮依軏)
- The essential connection(车軏之固)
Cultural background
FAQ- Represents ancient Chinese chariot technology and engineering.
- Symbolizes structural integrity and essential connections in systems.
- Appears in classical texts describing ancient vehicle construction.