輏 (yóu) - A light chariot & a small, swift carriage used in ancient China,
輏 · yóu
A light chariot;
a small, swift carriage used in ancient China, especially for military purposes.
A light chariota small, swift carriage used in ancient China,
Usage highlights
light chariotswift輏military輏horseancient輏
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The general rode a light chariot (輏) into battle.
- Ancient texts mention swift carriages called輏.
- The輏 was faster than the heavy war chariots (战车).
Collocations
- light chariot(輏车)
- swift輏(轻輏)
- military輏(兵輏)
- horse-drawn輏(马輏)
- ancient輏(古輏)
Cultural background
FAQ- 輏 refers to a specific type of light, fast chariot used in ancient China, particularly during the Warring States period and Han dynasty.
- Such chariots were important for military reconnaissance, messenger duties, and for officers who needed to move quickly on the battlefield.
- The character is now considered archaic and is rarely used in modern Chinese.