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The character 辕, with its traditional form 轅, is structurally composed of the semantic component 車 (chariot, vehicle) and the phonetic component 袁. Its core meaning has consistently pertained to the long poles extending from either side of an animal-drawn vehicle, such as a chariot or carriage, which are used for harnessing. This primary definition is directly indicated by the 車 component. Over time, the term's application broadened slightly to also refer to the outer gate of a government office or a military headquarters, drawing an analogical connection to the functional role of a vehicle's shafts as a point of control and entry.
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马车车辕坏了。
他修好了马车的车辕。
车辕上挂着一盏灯。
士兵们守在辕门外。
古代战车都有坚固车辕。
轩辕黄帝是中华始祖。
因为车辕断裂马车停了。
制造马车时车辕选材关键。