(tāo) - An ancient variant form of 輻 (fū), referring & also appears as a variant in some classical

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An ancient variant form of 輻 (fū), referring to wheel spokes or hub components in chariots;

also appears as a variant in some classical texts.

An ancient variant form of 輻 (fū), referringalso appears as a variant in some classical

Usage highlights

wheel spokeschariot hubancient variantwheel componentvehicle part

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The chariot's wheel had sturdy spokes (车轁).
  • Ancient texts sometimes use this variant character (古文中用轁字).
  • The hub assembly required precise craftsmanship (轁轮工艺).

Collocations

  • wheel spokes(车轁)
  • chariot hub(轁轮)
  • ancient variant(古轁)
  • wheel component(轁件)
  • vehicle part(车轁部件)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears primarily in classical Chinese texts as a variant character for wheel components.
  • Reflects ancient Chinese chariot technology and vehicle manufacturing.
  • Used in specialized historical and philological contexts rather than modern language.

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