輀 (ér) - Hearse — a vehicle for carrying a coffin & a funeral carriage.

輀Tone 2

ér ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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輀 · ér

Hearse — a vehicle for carrying a coffin to a funeral;

a funeral carriage.

Hearse — a vehicle for carrying a coffina funeral carriage.

Usage highlights

HearseFuneral carriageHearse and funeral chariotTo escort a hearseHearse curtain

Synonyms

  • 灵车— hearse (modern term)
  • 柩车— hearse, coffin carriage

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The hearse carried the coffin to the cemetery (灵輀).
  • They followed the funeral carriage in the procession (輀车).
  • The ancient text describes a grand funeral with a decorated hearse (輀輴).

Collocations

  • Hearse(輀车)
  • Funeral carriage(灵輀)
  • Hearse and funeral chariot(輀輴)
  • To escort a hearse(执輀)
  • Hearse curtain(輀帷)

Idioms

  • The spirit follows the hearse(魂随輀车)
  • Escorting the coffin on its final journey(执輀送葬)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in classical and formal contexts related to traditional Chinese funeral rites.
  • The character reflects the importance of ritual and respect for the deceased in traditional Chinese culture.
  • Its usage is now largely archaic, found mainly in historical texts or very formal funeral contexts.

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