轣 (lì) - Sound of a cart & rumbling noise of wheels

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lì ｜ 23 strokes ｜ radical:

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轣 · lì

Sound of a cart;

rumbling noise of wheels;

used in historical and literary contexts to describe the sound of vehicles.

Sound of a cartrumbling noise of wheelsused in historical and literary contexts to describe

Usage highlights

Rumbling cartSound of wheelsChariot rumbleCart noiseWheel rumble

Synonyms

  • 辚— sound of wheels
  • 轰— rumble, roar

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The cart rumbled along the road (轣轣作响).
  • He heard the sound of chariot wheels (轣轣声).
  • The old wagon made a creaking noise (轣轣声).

Collocations

  • Rumbling cart(轣车)
  • Sound of wheels(轣轣声)
  • Chariot rumble(轣轣)
  • Cart noise(轣响)
  • Wheel rumble(轣轮)

Idioms

  • The sound of carts rumbling(轣轣之声)
  • Chariots rumbling past(轣轣而过)
  • Wheels grinding noisily(轣轣作响)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing vehicle sounds.
  • Associated with historical transportation and military chariots.
  • Used in literary works to create auditory atmosphere.

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