軺 (yáo) - Yao — a light, small, horse-drawn carriage used

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軺 · yáo

Yao — a light, small, horse-drawn carriage used in ancient China, typically for officials or messengers.

Yao — a light, small, horse-drawn carriage used

Usage highlights

Yao carriageYao messengerYao and chariotYao envoySingleYao ride

Synonyms

  • 车— vehicle, carriage (general term)
  • 马车— horse carriage

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The official rode in a light carriage (軺车).
  • Messengers used swift yao carriages (軺传).
  • The yao carriage was a symbol of rank (軺轩).

Collocations

  • Yao carriage(軺车)
  • Yao messenger(軺传)
  • Yao and chariot(軺轩)
  • Yao envoy(軺使)
  • Single-horse yao(单軺)
  • Yao ride(乘軺)

Idioms

  • Riding a yao on a long mission(軺车远使)
  • The yao carriage and its envoy(軺车使者)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The yao carriage was a specific type of light, fast vehicle used by government officials and messengers during the Han dynasty and later periods.
  • It was often associated with diplomatic missions, inspections, and the transportation of important documents.
  • Its use signified a certain official rank and the authority to travel on government business.

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