輣 (péng) - Peng — an ancient war chariot & a type of military vehicle used in ancient

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péng ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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輣 · péng

Peng — an ancient war chariot;

a type of military vehicle used in ancient Chinese warfare.

Peng — an ancient war chariota type of military vehicle used in ancient

Usage highlights

war chariotmilitary chariotchariot formationchariot attackchariot troopschariot array

Synonyms

  • 战车— war chariot (more common term)
  • 兵车— military vehicle

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The army deployed war chariots (輣车) for the battle.
  • Ancient military texts mention various chariot types (兵輣).
  • The chariot formation (輣阵) was a key tactical element.

Collocations

  • war chariot(輣车)
  • military chariot(兵輣)
  • chariot formation(輣阵)
  • chariot attack(輣攻)
  • chariot troops(輣兵)
  • chariot array(輣列)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 輣 refers to a specific type of war chariot used in ancient Chinese warfare, particularly during the Warring States period.
  • Such chariots were important military assets before the widespread use of cavalry.
  • The character appears in historical military texts but is extremely rare in modern usage.

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