轛 (zhuì) - A crossbar in front of a chariot or & a horizontal bar on ancient vehicles.

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轛 · zhuì

A crossbar in front of a chariot or carriage used for passengers to lean on;

a horizontal bar on ancient vehicles.

A crossbar in front of a chariot ora horizontal bar on ancient vehicles.

Usage highlights

Chariot crossbarCarriage leaning barHorizontal support barAncient vehicle bar

Synonyms

  • 轼— Horizontal bar in front of a chariot for leaning on
  • 栏— Railing or barrier (in broader context)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The chariot's crossbar (轛) provided support for passengers.
  • Ancient carriage design included a leaning bar (轛) for stability.
  • Archaeologists found remnants of a chariot's horizontal bar (轛).

Collocations

  • Chariot crossbar(车轛)
  • Carriage leaning bar(轛栏)
  • Horizontal support bar(横轛)
  • Ancient vehicle bar(古车轛)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts describing chariot and carriage construction.
  • Reflects the advanced engineering of early Chinese transportation vehicles.
  • Primarily found in classical literature and archaeological contexts rather than modern usage.

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