輊 (zhì) - Low & low part of a chariot

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zhì ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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輊 · zhì

Low;

low part of a chariot;

to lower;

to belittle;

to underestimate.

Lowlow part of a chariotto lower

Usage highlights

High and lowNo distinction between high and lowWithout distinctionTo belittleChariot's low part

Synonyms

  • 低— low
  • 下— below; inferior
  • 贬— belittle; depreciate

Antonyms

  • 轩— high; high part of a chariot
  • 高— high
  • 上— above; superior

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The chariot's low front (轩轾).
  • Don't belittle others (不分轩轾).
  • The two are equally matched (无分轩轾).
  • The terrain is uneven (地势轩轾).

Collocations

  • High and low(轩轾)
  • No distinction between high and low(不分轩轾)
  • Without distinction(无分轩轾)
  • To belittle(贬之)
  • Chariot's low part(车轾)

Idioms

  • No distinction between high and low(不分轩轾)
  • Without any distinction(无分轩轾)
  • High and low, front and rear(轩轾前后)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to the low front part of an ancient chariot, contrasted with the high rear part (轩).
  • Used metaphorically to denote inferiority, lowness, or lack of distinction.
  • Commonly appears in classical Chinese texts and idioms discussing comparisons and rankings.

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