輄 (guāng) - A horizontal bar or beam at the end & part of the wheel assembly in traditional vehicles.

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輄 · guāng

A horizontal bar or beam at the end of an axle in ancient Chinese carriages;

part of the wheel assembly in traditional vehicles.

A horizontal bar or beam at the endpart of the wheel assembly in traditional vehicles.

Usage highlights

carriage axle beamwheel beamaxle beamwooden beamchariot beam

Synonyms

  • 轴— axle (more general term)
  • 辕— shaft (of a carriage)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The carriage's axle beam (车輄) was made of sturdy wood.
  • Ancient chariots had reinforced wheel components (轮輄).
  • The museum displayed a reconstructed chariot with its axle beam (輄).

Collocations

  • carriage axle beam(车輄)
  • wheel beam(轮輄)
  • axle beam(輄轴)
  • wooden beam(木輄)
  • chariot beam(战车輄)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents ancient Chinese vehicle technology and craftsmanship.
  • Appears in historical texts describing carriage and chariot construction.
  • Reflects the sophistication of mechanical engineering in ancient China.

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