[[Characters]] #Characters \ #Objects-and-Machinery \ #Transportation # 车 chē car; vehicle ## Components [[七 qī]] [[十 shí]] ## Meaning The character "车" nowadays primarily signifies "vehicle" but also extends to various tools with rotating axles. Additionally, it serves as a measure word for the capacity of a cartload. In modern usage, it often represents wealth, especially with the prevalence of car ownership. ## History The character "车" originated from pictographs representing ancient horse-drawn carriages. It symbolizes the yoke and axle of a carriage. Legend attributes its invention to Huangdi, the ancestor of the Chinese people. Over time, the character simplified into the shape of a wheel. Originally meaning "vehicle," it now also represents various tools utilizing rotating axles. As a measure word, it denotes the capacity of a cartload. Today, "车" symbolizes wealth, with car ownership becoming increasingly common. ## Evolution ### Oracular Script ![[车 ora.svg]] ### Bronze Script ![[车 bronce.svg]] ### Seal Script ![[车sello.svg]] ### Clerical Script ![[车 cle.svg]] ### Regular Script ![[车 reg.svg]]