輍 (yù) - A horizontal wooden bar at the front of & also refers to a type of carriage or

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輍 · yù

A horizontal wooden bar at the front of an ancient chariot used for hanging weapons or reins;

also refers to a type of carriage or chariot.

A horizontal wooden bar at the front ofalso refers to a type of carriage or

Usage highlights

chariot barweapon rack on chariotfront bar of carriagechariot componentsancient chariot equipment

Synonyms

  • 軾— front crossbar on chariot (different position/function)
  • 轅— shafts or poles of carriage

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The chariot's weapon bar (輍) was used to hang bows and arrows.
  • Ancient Chinese chariots had various specialized components like the 輍.
  • The reins were secured to the front bar (輍) of the war chariot.

Collocations

  • chariot bar(車輍)
  • weapon rack on chariot(兵輍)
  • front bar of carriage(前輍)
  • chariot components(車輍部件)
  • ancient chariot equipment(古代車輍)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents specialized equipment from ancient Chinese chariot warfare during the Warring States period.
  • Reflects the advanced engineering of early Chinese transportation and military technology.
  • Appears primarily in classical texts describing ancient vehicle construction.

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