舆
cart; sedan; land; public
Meanings
4 senses · 9 examplesnoun
cart; carriage
literaryUsed in classical literary contexts, referring to passenger or cargo vehicles.
He abandoned his cart and boarded a boat, walking through this mountain path.
In ancient times, carts and horses were standard for noble travel.
noun
carriage compartment; sedan chair
literaryRefers to the carrying part of a vehicle, or specifically to closed sedan chairs carried by porters.
Officials rode in decorated sedan chairs to attend the ceremony.
In the old days, shoulder-carried sedan chairs were a common way to travel in southern China.
noun
land; territory
literaryUsed in classical Chinese to refer to land, terrain, or national territory.
Ancient classics often have records of land and territory.
This map of the territory clearly marks the mountains and rivers of each region.
adjective
numerous; public; popular
literaryUsed to describe things related to the general public or large numbers of people.
Public opinion is divided, everyone is discussing this matter.
Officials should value public sentiment and listen to the voices of the people.
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This policy has received widespread public support as expected.