辀 (zhōu) - Shaft of a carriage & crossbar of a chariot

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zhōu ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

志

辀 · zhōu

Shaft of a carriage;

crossbar of a chariot;

refers to ancient vehicle parts.

Shaft of a carriagecrossbar of a chariotrefers to ancient vehicle parts.

Usage highlights

Chariot shaftShaft woodShaft decorationCarriage shaftShaft constructionShaft repair

Synonyms

  • 辕— Shaft or thill of a carriage
  • 轴— Axle or shaft

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The chariot shaft was made of sturdy wood (车辀).
  • Ancient texts describe the construction of carriage shafts (辀木).
  • The chariot's crossbar was ornately decorated (辀饰).

Collocations

  • Chariot shaft(车辀)
  • Shaft wood(辀木)
  • Shaft decoration(辀饰)
  • Carriage shaft(辕辀)
  • Shaft construction(辀制)
  • Shaft repair(辀修)

Idioms

  • Like an arrow fitted to its bowstring(辀张箭发)
  • The carriage shaft points to the north star(辀指北辰)
  • Chariot shafts lined up in battle(辀辀相衔)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 辀 was a crucial component in ancient Chinese chariots and carriages, representing transportation and mobility.
  • In classical texts, 辀 often appears in descriptions of military vehicles and aristocratic conveyances.
  • The character reflects the advanced craftsmanship of ancient Chinese vehicle manufacturing.

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