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    Referring to a carriage with 马车 (mǎchē)

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    Explanation

    马车 (mǎchē) means "horse-drawn carriage." It combines 马 (horse) and 车 (vehicle). While no longer a common mode of transport, the word appears in historical texts, fairy tales, and descriptions of ceremonial events such as royal processions.

    Examples

    • 博物馆里展出了一辆古代的马车。

      Bówùguǎn lǐ zhǎnchū le yí liàng gǔdài de mǎchē.

      An ancient horse-drawn carriage is on display in the museum.

    • 在那个年代，马车是最主要的交通工具。

      Zài nàge niándài, mǎchē shì zuì zhǔyào de jiāotōng gōngjù.

      In that era, the horse-drawn carriage was the main means of transportation.

    • 公主坐着马车去参加舞会，场面很壮观。

      Gōngzhǔ zuòzhe mǎchē qù cānjiā wǔhuì, chǎngmiàn hěn zhuàngguān.

      The princess rode in a carriage to the ball, and the scene was spectacular.

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