order a carriage to be harnessed; set out in a carriage
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to order a carriage to be prepared; to set out in a carriage
literaryA classical, respectful term used in formal invitations or requests to depart, emphasizing the act of giving the command to prepare transportation.
Jìng敬
xī希
zǎo早
rì日
mìng命
jià驾
lái来
jīng京
。
We respectfully hope you will set out for the capital at your earliest convenience.
Guó国
jūn君
mìng命
jià驾
，
jiāng将
xún巡
yóu游
sì四
fāng方
。
The king ordered his carriage prepared to tour the four directions.
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Wén闻
jūn君
jiāng将
zhì至
，
tè特
mìng命
jià驾
xiāng相
yíng迎
。
Upon hearing of your imminent arrival, I specifically ordered a carriage to welcome you.
Tiān天
jiāng将
yǔ雨
，
tā他
jí急
máng忙
mìng命
jià驾
huí回
fǔ府
。
As rain was about to fall, he hastily ordered his carriage to return to his mansion.