驿 (yì) - post station & relay station
驿 · yì
post station;
relay station;
courier station in ancient China for changing horses and resting travelers.
post stationrelay stationcourier station in ancient China for changing horses
Usage highlights
post stationstation roadcourier stationrelay stationpost horsecourier
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The ancient courier station (驿站) was an important transportation hub.
- He works at the post station (驿馆).
- This is the station road (驿道).
- The courier changed horses at the relay station (驿舍).
Collocations
- post station(驿站)
- station road(驿道)
- courier station(驿馆)
- relay station(驿舍)
- post horse(驿马)
- courier(驿使)
Idioms
- Flying courier on the post road(驿路飞驰)
- Lonely station in the wilds(野驿孤灯)
- Post horse's urgent mission(驿马星动)
Cultural background
FAQ- Part of China's ancient postal and transportation system, established during the Qin and Han dynasties.
- Stations provided fresh horses, lodging, and supplies for official messengers and travelers.
- Played a crucial role in military communications and imperial administration across vast territories.