輌 (liàng) - Ancient term for a type of chariot or & variant form of 輛 (liàng), the modern classifier

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liàng ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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輌 · liàng

Ancient term for a type of chariot or carriage;

variant form of 輛 (liàng), the modern classifier for vehicles.

Ancient term for a type of chariot orvariant form of 輛 (liàng), the modern classifier

Usage highlights

Ancient chariotVehicle classifierClassical variant

Synonyms

  • 輛— Classifier for vehicles (modern standard form)
  • 車— Vehicle, chariot

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentioned a chariot (輌).
  • This character appears in classical documents (古典文献).
  • It is a rare variant of the vehicle classifier (輛).

Collocations

  • Ancient chariot(古輌)
  • Vehicle classifier(車輛)
  • Classical variant(古典异体字)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts as a term for chariots or carriages.
  • Represents an archaic variant of the modern vehicle classifier 輛.

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