轿 (jiào) - Sedan chair & palanquin

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jiào ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

健傑

轿 · jiào

Sedan chair;

palanquin;

modern extension to car, bus, or vehicle.

Sedan chairpalanquinmodern extension to car, bus, or vehicle.

Usage highlights

Sedan chairBridal sedan chairSedan chair bearerPassenger carBusTaxi

Synonyms

  • 车— vehicle, car (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • They carried the bride in a sedan chair (花轿).
  • We took a taxi (出租车) to the airport.
  • The bus (公交车) was crowded during rush hour.
  • He drives a car (轿车) to work.

Collocations

  • Sedan chair(轿子)
  • Bridal sedan chair(花轿)
  • Sedan chair bearer(轿夫)
  • Passenger car(轿车)
  • Bus(公交车)
  • Taxi(出租车)

Idioms

  • Too late to get off the sedan chair(上轿现扎耳朵眼)
  • Carrying a sedan chair and blowing the trumpet(抬轿吹喇叭)
  • Eight bearers carrying a sedan chair — all sides depend on each other(八抬大轿)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically a luxury transport for nobility and brides, especially in wedding rituals.
  • In modern usage, the character appears in words for various wheeled vehicles (e.g., 轿车).
  • The bridal sedan chair (花轿) remains a symbol in traditional Chinese weddings.

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