輺 (zī) - An ancient form of the character 輜, meaning

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zī ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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輺 · zī

An ancient form of the character 輜, meaning 'covered wagon', 'supply cart', or 'baggage vehicle' used for transporting provisions and military supplies.

An ancient form of the character 輜, meaning

Usage highlights

Covered wagonMilitary supply cartBaggage vehicleArmy provisions cartAncient transport vehicle

Synonyms

  • 輜— covered wagon, supply cart (standard form)
  • 车— cart, vehicle, carriage

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The army's supply wagons (輺车) followed behind the troops.
  • Ancient military logistics relied on covered carts (輺车) for transport.
  • The character 輺 appears in classical texts describing ancient vehicles.

Collocations

  • Covered wagon(輺车)
  • Military supply cart(輺车)
  • Baggage vehicle(輺车)
  • Army provisions cart(輺车)
  • Ancient transport vehicle(輺车)

Idioms

  • No specific idioms containing this character are commonly used

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 輺 is an ancient variant form of 輜, used in classical Chinese texts.
  • The character relates to military logistics and transportation in ancient China.
  • Such covered wagons were essential for moving supplies during military campaigns.

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