御 yù chariot
chariot; to drive; to ride; to manage
How to remember 御: 彳 step forward + 卸 to unload = chariot. On the film set, the stuntman takes a step forward, helps to unload the horses from the truck, and climbs onto the wooden chariot.
Component breakdown
御 = 彳 step forward + 卸 to unload
- 彳 step forward
- 卸 to unload
On the film set, the stuntman takes a step forward, helps to unload the horses from the truck, and climbs onto the wooden chariot.
How it is used
- Two threads: to drive/manage - 御风而行 (yù fēng ér xíng) ride the wind; and to defend/resist - 防御 (fángyù) defense, 抵御 (dǐyù) to resist/ward off.
- Also 'imperial': 御用 (yùyòng) for the emperor's use / (derogatory) a hired mouthpiece, 御膳 (yùshàn) imperial cuisine.