轖 (sè) - Obstructed, blocked & ancient term for a chariot part or obstruction

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sè ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

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轖 · sè

Obstructed, blocked;

ancient term for a chariot part or obstruction;

used in classical texts to describe impediments or barriers.

Obstructed, blockedancient term for a chariot part or obstructionused in classical texts to describe impediments or

Usage highlights

轖结轖滞轖塞轖碍轖隔轖闭

Synonyms

  • 塞— to block, obstruct
  • 阻— to hinder, obstruct
  • 碍— to hinder, obstruct

Antonyms

  • 通— to pass through, unobstructed
  • 畅— smooth, unimpeded

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient chariot had a component called a sè (轖).
  • The path was completely blocked (轖塞).
  • His mind seemed obstructed by confusion (心轖).

Collocations

  • blocked up(轖结)
  • obstructed(轖滞)
  • blocked passage(轖塞)
  • hindrance(轖碍)
  • separated by obstruction(轖隔)
  • closed off(轖闭)

Idioms

  • No common idioms found for this character

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing chariots or obstructions
  • Rare character in modern usage, primarily of historical interest
  • Used in some classical philosophical contexts to describe mental or physical barriers

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