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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
輂júhorse-drawn carriagezg, 13 strokes, radical 車
輂júhorse carriage (old)unknown, 13 strokes, radical 車
jú(ju2)ju T2
  1. 1horse-drawn carriage
  2. 2horse carriage (old)
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March 24, 2026

輂jú(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.

Strokes13Radical車
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

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

輂Simplified
13Strokes
車Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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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.

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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Etymology of 輂

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory hint

cart

Semantic (meaning)車
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Phonetic (sound)共
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Origin

輂 = 車 + 共. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 輂

IDS Structure⿱共車
輂Full character
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共gong4
top
車che1
bottom
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Parts

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How to say horse-drawn carriage in Chinese

“horse-drawn carriage” in Chinese is輂jú

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.

When to use 輂

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.

What learners get wrong

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

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