(zhàn) - A type of ancient Chinese carriage or chariot & a simple, lightweight cart used for travel or

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· 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

Synonyms

  • vehicle, cart (general term)
  • carriage, chariot
  • imperial carriage

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.

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