(bèn) - Ancient Chinese term for a type of large

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Ancient Chinese term for a type of large chariot or carriage used in ancient times, particularly during military campaigns.

Ancient Chinese term for a type of large

Usage highlights

military chariotlarge carriageancient vehiclewar chariottransport carriage

Synonyms

  • vehicle, carriage
  • imperial carriage
  • carriage, chariot

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The army used large chariots (輽) for transportation.
  • Ancient military vehicles included various types of carriages (輽).
  • Historical records mention the use of heavy chariots (輽) in battle.

Collocations

  • military chariot(兵輽)
  • large carriage(大輽)
  • ancient vehicle(古輽)
  • war chariot(战輽)
  • transport carriage(运輽)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents ancient Chinese transportation technology and military equipment.
  • Reflects the development of vehicle manufacturing in ancient China.
  • Associated with historical military campaigns and aristocratic travel.

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