軜 (nà) - Reins — leather straps or cords used to

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軜 · nà

Reins — leather straps or cords used to control a horse in ancient Chinese chariots.

Reins — leather straps or cords used to

Usage highlights

hold the reinschariot reinsleather reinscontrol the reins

Synonyms

  • 缰— reins, bridle
  • 辔— reins, bridle

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The charioteer held the reins (执軜) tightly.
  • Ancient texts mention the importance of reins (軜) in chariot warfare.
  • The character 軜 appears in classical Chinese literature.

Collocations

  • hold the reins(执軜)
  • chariot reins(车軜)
  • leather reins(革軜)
  • control the reins(控軜)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in classical Chinese texts related to chariots and horsemanship.
  • Reflects the importance of chariots in ancient Chinese warfare and transportation.
  • The character is rarely used in modern Chinese except in historical or literary contexts.

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