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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
辂lùchariot, carriageg, 10 strokes, radical 车
lù(lu4)lu T4
  1. 1chariot, carriage
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March 24, 2026

辂(輅)lù(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.

Strokes10Radical车
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

lù(lu4)
1chariot, carriage
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About 辂

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

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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.

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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Etymology of 辂

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

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Semantic (meaning)车
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Phonetic (sound)各
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Origin

辂 = 车 + 各. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 辂

IDS Structure⿰车各
辂Full character
=
车Che1
left
各ge4
right
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Parts

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How to say chariot, carriage in Chinese

“chariot, carriage” in Chinese is辂lù

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.

When to use 辂

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.

What learners get wrong

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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Word Family of 辂

Words containing this character1
辂lùchariot輅

Frequently asked questions about 辂

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

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