軾 (shì) - Shi — refers to the horizontal handrail on & used in classical texts and most famously in
軾 · shì
Shi — refers to the horizontal handrail on the front of a chariot or carriage;
used in classical texts and most famously in the name of the Song dynasty poet Su Shi.
Shi — refers to the horizontal handrail onused in classical texts and most famously in
Usage highlights
Carriage handrailSu ShiHold the rail and bowChariot rail
Synonyms
- 栏— railing, fence (general term)
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The charioteer held the shi (軾) for balance.
- Su Shi (苏轼) is one of the greatest poets of the Song dynasty.
- He bowed while holding the carriage rail (凭軾).
Collocations
- Carriage handrail(车軾)
- Su Shi(苏轼)
- Hold the rail and bow(凭軾而礼)
- Chariot rail(兵车之軾)
Idioms
- To show respect by holding the carriage rail(凭軾致敬)
Cultural background
FAQ- Primarily an archaic term for a chariot part, largely obsolete in modern language.
- Its enduring recognition stems almost entirely from Su Shi (苏轼), the famous Song dynasty poet and statesman.
- In names, it carries a strong classical and literary aura due to this association.