辇 (niǎn) - Nian — a hand-drawn carriage or palanquin used & to transport by carriage.

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辇 · niǎn

Nian — a hand-drawn carriage or palanquin used by emperors and nobles in ancient China;

to transport by carriage.

Nian — a hand-drawn carriage or palanquin usedto transport by carriage.

Usage highlights

Imperial carriagePalanquin transportCarriage and horseCarriage driverCarriage curtainJade carriage

Synonyms

  • 轿— sedan chair (similar transportation vehicle)
  • 车— vehicle, carriage (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The emperor rode in a palanquin (帝辇).
  • They transported goods by cart (辇运).
  • The imperial carriage procession was magnificent (辇驾).
  • Noble ladies traveled in decorated litters (香辇).

Collocations

  • Imperial carriage(帝辇)
  • Palanquin transport(辇运)
  • Carriage and horse(辇马)
  • Carriage driver(辇夫)
  • Carriage curtain(辇帷)
  • Jade carriage(玉辇)

Idioms

  • The emperor's carriage returns(辇毂之下)
  • Beside the imperial carriage(辇下)
  • Carriage and clothing returned(辇服还乡)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to a human-drawn carriage used by nobility in ancient China, especially during the Zhou dynasty.
  • Later became specifically associated with imperial transportation, symbolizing royal authority and status.
  • The character appears in historical texts describing court ceremonies and imperial processions.
  • Represents an important aspect of ancient Chinese transportation and social hierarchy.

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