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轿子
jiàozi
Description
轿子是古代的一种交通工具，人坐在里面，别人用肩膀抬着走。
A 轿子 is an ancient means of transportation where people sit inside while others carry it on their shoulders.
以前有钱人常常坐轿子出门，现在很少见了。
In the past, wealthy people often traveled by 轿子, but it is rarely seen now.
Meanings
轿子jiàozi
sedan chair carried on people's shoulders
新娘坐着红色的轿子来了。
The bride arrived in a red sedan chair.
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Notes
- Etymology
轿 (sedan chair) + 子 (noun suffix); 轿 has the 车 'vehicle' radical.
- Nuance
mostly refers to traditional or historical transport, common in period dramas and weddings.
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