(guǒ) - A grease box or oil container on an & axle grease

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guǒ | 15 strokes | radical:

· guǒ

A grease box or oil container on an ancient chariot;

axle grease;

to lubricate.

A grease box or oil container on anaxle greaseto lubricate.

Usage highlights

grease boxaxle greasechariot lubricationlubrication devicegrease container

Synonyms

  • grease, fat (for lubrication)
  • oil (for lubrication)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient chariot had a grease box (輠) for lubrication.
  • Axle grease (脂輠) was essential for smooth chariot movement.
  • The term refers to the lubrication device on vehicles (车輠).

Collocations

  • grease box()
  • axle grease(脂輠)
  • chariot lubrication(车輠)
  • lubrication device(輠器)
  • grease container(油輠)

Idioms

  • Like axle grease for wheels(如脂如輠)
  • Smooth as greased axles(脂輠之润)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts describing chariot components and maintenance.
  • Represents early Chinese engineering knowledge about lubrication and mechanical maintenance.
  • Mentioned in classical works discussing vehicle construction and military equipment.

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