辂 (lù) - A chariot & a large carriage used in ancient China, especially

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lù ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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辂 · lù

A chariot;

a large carriage used in ancient China, especially by nobility or in ceremonial contexts.

A chariota large carriage used in ancient China, especially

Usage highlights

Grand chariotJade chariotImperial chariotChariot and carriageOrnate chariotChariot canopy

Synonyms

  • 车— vehicle, carriage
  • 舆— carriage, chariot

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The emperor rode in a grand chariot (玉辂).
  • Ancient texts describe various types of carriages (车辂).
  • The ceremonial procession featured ornate chariots (辂车).

Collocations

  • Grand chariot(大辂)
  • Jade chariot(玉辂)
  • Imperial chariot(帝辂)
  • Chariot and carriage(车辂)
  • Ornate chariot(华辂)
  • Chariot canopy(辂盖)

Idioms

  • The grand chariot's beginning(大辂椎轮)
  • Jade chariot and golden carriage(玉辂金舆)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, the 'lu' was a specific type of large carriage, often used by the emperor or high-ranking officials in ceremonies.
  • The type and ornamentation of a 'lu' were strictly regulated and indicated the user's social status.
  • It is a character that evokes classical grandeur and historical depth.

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