(líng) - Lin — refers to the horizontal bars or & also used to describe the sound of a

Tone 2

líng | 12 strokes | radical:

· líng

Lin — refers to the horizontal bars or crosspieces in a carriage or chariot;

also used to describe the sound of a carriage.

Lin — refers to the horizontal bars oralso used to describe the sound of a

Usage highlights

Carriage barsSound of carriage barsChariot crosspieceCarriage frameworkOrnamental barsWindow bars

Synonyms

  • railing, fence (similar structural concept)
  • palisade, bars (similar barrier concept)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The carriage bars (车軨) were ornately decorated.
  • Ancient texts describe the sound of carriage bars (軨声).
  • He repaired the chariot's crosspiece (軨木).
  • The carriage's framework (軨架) was sturdy.

Collocations

  • Carriage bars(车軨)
  • Sound of carriage bars(軨声)
  • Chariot crosspiece(軨木)
  • Carriage framework(軨架)
  • Ornamental bars(文軨)
  • Window bars(窗軨)

Idioms

  • The sound of carriage bars in the distance(軨軨之声)
  • Carriage bars and horse trappings(軨马之饰)
  • Elegant carriage with decorated bars(文軨雕鞍)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing carriages and chariots from ancient times.
  • Associated with transportation and mobility in pre-modern Chinese society.
  • Used metaphorically in literature to evoke images of travel and movement.

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