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輂 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
horse-drawn carriagezg, 13 strokes, radical 車, Very Hard
horse carriage (old)unknown, 13 strokes, radical 車, Very Hard
(ju2) T2
  1. 1horse-drawn carriage
  2. 2horse carriage (old)
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March 24, 2026
(ju2)

The character 輂 (jú) refers to a horse-drawn carriage or cart, especially in historical contexts. It denotes a mode of transportation that was once common in ancient China, connecting to themes of travel and movement.

Strokes13RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In ancient China, horse-drawn carriages were symbols of status and were widely used in various ceremonies, including weddings and state functions. The use of such carriages is often depicted in traditional art and literature.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'juicy' horse pulling a grand carriage. The character 輂 looks like a horse (the radical 马) pulling a large load (the wheels). Picture the horse galloping, pulling this 'juicy' cargo down an ancient road.

Meanings of 輂

(ju2)
1horse-drawn carriage
2horse carriage (old)
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About 輂

Simplified
13Strokes
Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 輂

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a 'juicy' horse pulling a grand carriage. The character 輂 looks like a horse (the radical 马) pulling a large load (the wheels). Picture the horse galloping, pulling this 'juicy' cargo down an ancient road.

Usage Notes

This term is somewhat archaic, so it is rarely used in modern conversation. Learners should be aware that using it might come off as overly formal or literary. It is often found in historical texts or classical literature.

HSK Study Tips

While 輂 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding its components can help in recognizing other transport-related characters. Focus on radicals like 马 (horse) to build connections with related words.

Cultural Note

In ancient China, horse-drawn carriages were symbols of status and were widely used in various ceremonies, including weddings and state functions. The use of such carriages is often depicted in traditional art and literature.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 輂 with similar characters like 车 (chē) due to their thematic connection. Remember, 輂 is specific to horse-drawn carriages and not general vehicles.

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Pronunciation of 輂

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Etymology of 輂

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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cart

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 輂?

Decomposition of 輂

IDS Structure⿱共車
Full Character
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gong4
top
che1
bottom
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 輂?

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Cultural Notes for 輂

🏮Cultural insight

In ancient China, horse-drawn carriages were symbols of status and were widely used in various ceremonies, including weddings and state functions. The use of such carriages is often depicted in traditional art and literature.

Frequently Asked Questions about 輂

No, 輂 is considered an archaic term and is rarely used in contemporary language.