軘 (tún) - A type of ancient Chinese military chariot or

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tún ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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軘 · tún

A type of ancient Chinese military chariot or war cart used in battle during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods.

A type of ancient Chinese military chariot or

Usage highlights

War chariotChariot formationArmored chariotChariot battleChariot wheelChariot soldier

Synonyms

  • 车— vehicle, chariot (general term)
  • 战车— war chariot
  • 兵车— military vehicle

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient army deployed war chariots (軘车) in formation.
  • Archaeologists discovered remnants of a bronze chariot (青铜軘).
  • Historical texts describe the use of armored chariots (甲軘) in combat.

Collocations

  • War chariot(軘车)
  • Chariot formation(軘阵)
  • Armored chariot(甲軘)
  • Chariot battle(軘战)
  • Chariot wheel(軘轮)
  • Chariot soldier(軘士)

Idioms

  • Chariots arrayed in battle formation(軘车列阵)
  • Iron chariots crushing the enemy(铁軘破敌)
  • Chariots and horses in full array(车马軘軘)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents military technology and warfare methods from China's Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods (770-221 BCE).
  • Chariots were status symbols of nobility and important military assets in ancient Chinese warfare.
  • The character appears in classical military texts and historical records describing ancient battles.

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