(yùn) - To transport grain & to supply provisions

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To transport grain;

to supply provisions;

to convey food supplies.

To transport grainto supply provisionsto convey food supplies.

Usage highlights

Transport grainSupply provisionsGrain transportMilitary provisionsTransport to capitalSupply route

Synonyms

  • to transport
  • to convey
  • water transport of grain

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Transporting grain to the capital(餫京)
  • Military grain transport(餫粮)
  • Supply provisions to the army(餫军)

Collocations

  • Transport grain(餫粮)
  • Supply provisions(餫饷)
  • Grain transport(餫运)
  • Military provisions(军餫)
  • Transport to capital(餫京)
  • Supply route(餫道)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in historical contexts related to logistics and military supply chains
  • Reflects the importance of grain transportation in imperial Chinese administration
  • Associated with the economic and military infrastructure of ancient China

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