轏 (zhàn) - A type of ancient Chinese carriage or chariot & a simple, lightweight cart used for travel or
轏 · zhàn
A type of ancient Chinese carriage or chariot;
a simple, lightweight cart used for travel or transportation in ancient times.
A type of ancient Chinese carriage or chariota simple, lightweight cart used for travel or
Usage highlights
Ancient carriageLight cartTravel by chariotCarriage wheelCarriage shaftHorse
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The ancient carriage (轏车) was used for long journeys.
- Archaeologists found remains of a light cart (轻轏).
- He traveled by simple chariot (乘轏) across the plains.
Collocations
- Ancient carriage(轏车)
- Light cart(轻轏)
- Travel by chariot(乘轏)
- Carriage wheel(轏轮)
- Carriage shaft(轏辕)
- Horse-drawn cart(马轏)
Idioms
- Traveling by simple carriage(乘轏而行)
- The carriage of a humble official(卑官之轏)
Cultural background
FAQ- Represents ancient transportation technology from China's Warring States and Han dynasty periods.
- Associated with modest travel rather than luxurious or military vehicles.
- Appears in classical texts describing travel and official movements.