1. Palankeen, a square shape covered litter with two bearers, is a usual transportation for the public in ancient Chinese. At that time, women are not supposed to be seen in public; hence, they take palankeen when having to go out.
「轿」为方形，普通的小轿是中国古代民间最方便的代步工具，前后各有一名轿夫，古代年轻姑娘或妇女不方便在外抛头露面，便会乘坐轿子外出。
noun
1. a closed litter carried on the shoulders of four bearers
Synonym: palanquin