(shān) - A type of ancient carriage or cart used & a wheeled vehicle.

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· shān

A type of ancient carriage or cart used in historical China;

a wheeled vehicle.

A type of ancient carriage or cart useda wheeled vehicle.

Usage highlights

ancient carriagewooden carthorsecarriage wheelcart drivercarriage shed

Synonyms

  • vehicle, cart, carriage
  • 马车horse carriage

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient carriage (軕) was used for transportation.
  • Historical texts mention various types of carts (軕).
  • The museum displayed a model of an ancient Chinese cart (軕).

Collocations

  • ancient carriage(古軕)
  • wooden cart(木軕)
  • horse-drawn cart(马軕)
  • carriage wheel(軕轮)
  • cart driver(軕夫)
  • carriage shed(軕棚)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents ancient Chinese transportation technology and vehicle design.
  • Reflects the development of wheeled vehicles in Chinese history.
  • Associated with historical travel and trade routes in ancient China.

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