軝 (qí) - Axle caps on a chariot & the metal fittings at the ends of an
軝 · qí
Axle caps on a chariot;
the metal fittings at the ends of an axle in ancient Chinese chariots.
Axle caps on a chariotthe metal fittings at the ends of an
Usage highlights
chariot axle capsdecorative axle fittingsbronze axle capsancient chariot partsaxle end fittings
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The chariot's axle caps were ornate (軝).
- Ancient chariots had decorative axle fittings (軝).
- The axle caps prevented the wheels from slipping off (軝).
Collocations
- chariot axle caps(车軝)
- decorative axle fittings(饰軝)
- bronze axle caps(铜軝)
- ancient chariot parts(古车軝)
- axle end fittings(轴端軝)
Cultural background
FAQ- Appears in classical Chinese texts describing ancient chariots and vehicles.
- Reflects the advanced metalworking and engineering of ancient Chinese chariot-making.
- Used in historical contexts rather than modern everyday language.