轑 (lǎo) - To heat a vehicle axle with fire to & to quarrel
轑 · lǎo
To heat a vehicle axle with fire to expand it for fitting;
to quarrel;
to bake;
to roast.
To heat a vehicle axle with fire toto quarrelto bake
Usage highlights
Heat axleQuarrel noisilyRoast over fireBaked meatAxle heatingVehicle repair
Usage & contexts
Examples
- Heating the axle for assembly (轑轮).
- They had a quarrel (轑闹).
- Baking food over fire (轑炙).
- Roasting meat (轑肉).
Collocations
- Heat axle(轑轮)
- Quarrel noisily(轑闹)
- Roast over fire(轑炙)
- Baked meat(轑肉)
- Axle heating(轑轴)
- Vehicle repair(轑车)
Cultural background
FAQ- Originally a technical term from ancient vehicle manufacturing, referring to the process of heating axles for fitting.
- Extended meaning of quarreling likely derives from the 'heated' nature of arguments.
- The character reflects ancient Chinese craftsmanship in vehicle construction.