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辂 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
chariot, carriageg, 10 strokes, radical 车, Very Hard
(lu4) T4
  1. 1chariot, carriage
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March 24, 2026
(輅)(lu4)

The character 辂 (lù) refers to a chariot or carriage, often used to describe ancient vehicles that were drawn by horses. It is commonly found in historical texts and literature, symbolizing mobility and transportation in ancient China.

Strokes10RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

The chariot played a significant role in ancient Chinese warfare and transportation, symbolizing power and status. In traditional Chinese culture, the design and craftsmanship of chariots were often celebrated in poetry and art.

Memory Tip

Imagine a grand chariot (辂) racing across a vast landscape. The left part of the character resembles a wheel, while the right side suggests the movement of the carriage. Visualize this chariot with two big wheels (the top and bottom parts of 辂) rolling swiftly, helping you remember the sound 'lù' and its meaning.

Meanings of 辂

(lu4)
1chariot, carriage
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About 辂

Simplified
Traditional
10Strokes
Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 辂

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a grand chariot (辂) racing across a vast landscape. The left part of the character resembles a wheel, while the right side suggests the movement of the carriage. Visualize this chariot with two big wheels (the top and bottom parts of 辂) rolling swiftly, helping you remember the sound 'lù' and its meaning.

Usage Notes

This character is typically used in formal or literary contexts rather than in everyday conversation. Avoid confusing it with similar characters; for example, 辕 (yán), which also relates to vehicles but has a different meaning. Be mindful of pronunciation, as mispronouncing the tone can lead to misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

While 辂 is not an HSK level character, it connects with other transportation-related vocabulary, such as 车 (chē, car) and 马 (mǎ, horse). Students should focus on recognizing the character's components and its historical significance in literature.

Cultural Note

The chariot played a significant role in ancient Chinese warfare and transportation, symbolizing power and status. In traditional Chinese culture, the design and craftsmanship of chariots were often celebrated in poetry and art.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 辂 with 辕 (yán), both relating to vehicles but having different meanings. Always remember that 辂 specifically refers to chariots, while 辕 pertains to the axle of vehicles.

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Pronunciation of 辂

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Etymology of 辂

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

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Phonetic (sound)
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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 辂

IDS Structure⿰车各
Full Character
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Che1
left
ge4
right
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Cultural Notes for 辂

🏮Cultural insight

The chariot played a significant role in ancient Chinese warfare and transportation, symbolizing power and status. In traditional Chinese culture, the design and craftsmanship of chariots were often celebrated in poetry and art.

Word Family of 辂

Words Containing This Character1
chariot
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Compound Meaning

What does 辂 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 辂

辂 represents ancient chariots, which were important for transportation and warfare in Chinese history.