輶 (yóu) - light (of a carriage) & insignificant

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yóu ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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輶 · yóu

light (of a carriage);

insignificant;

trivial;

superficial;

used in classical texts to describe something insubstantial.

light (of a carriage)insignificanttrivial

Usage highlights

light carriagesuperficial wordstrivial matterlight and swiftinsignificantbrief observations

Synonyms

  • 轻— light; lightweight
  • 浅— shallow; superficial
  • 薄— thin; slight; insignificant

Antonyms

  • 重— heavy; important
  • 深— deep; profound
  • 厚— thick; substantial

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The carriage was light and swift (輶车).
  • His remarks were superficial and trivial (輶言).
  • This is a matter of little importance (輶事).
  • The book contains brief, light observations (輶轩之使).

Collocations

  • light carriage(輶车)
  • superficial words(輶言)
  • trivial matter(輶事)
  • light and swift(輶轻)
  • insignificant(輶薄)
  • brief observations(輶轩)

Idioms

  • The light carriage and simple provisions(輶车简从)
  • Superficial words and shallow speech(輶言浅说)
  • The envoy of the light carriage(輶轩之使)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally described lightweight carriages used for swift travel in ancient China.
  • Later extended metaphorically to describe things that are superficial, trivial, or insignificant.
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts, particularly in reference to imperial envoys who traveled lightly.

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