(cháo) - A type of ancient Chinese chariot or war & often refers to a specific chariot design used

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· cháo

A type of ancient Chinese chariot or war vehicle used in military contexts;

often refers to a specific chariot design used in historical warfare.

A type of ancient Chinese chariot or waroften refers to a specific chariot design used

Usage highlights

chariot vehiclemilitary chariotchariot formationancient chariotwar chariotchariot wheel

Synonyms

  • vehicle, chariot (general term)
  • 战车war chariot
  • 兵车military vehicle

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient army used chariots (轈车) for transportation.
  • Military chariots (兵轈) were important in ancient warfare.
  • He studied ancient chariot designs (古轈设计).
  • The chariot formation (轈阵) was deployed in battle.

Collocations

  • chariot vehicle(轈车)
  • military chariot(兵轈)
  • chariot formation(轈阵)
  • ancient chariot(古轈)
  • war chariot(战轈)
  • chariot wheel(轈轮)

Idioms

  • Deploy chariots and cavalry(布轈列骑)
  • Chariots rumbling and horses neighing(轈辚马萧)
  • Chariots and armor shining brightly(轈甲辉映)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents ancient Chinese military technology and warfare equipment from historical periods.
  • Reflects the importance of chariots in ancient Chinese military strategy and transportation.
  • Associated with historical battles and military formations from classical Chinese warfare.

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