noun🔗SharePalanquinsA covered type of litter for a stretched-out passenger, carried on four poles on the shoulders of four or more bearers, as formerly used (also by colonials) in eastern Asia."In ancient China, wealthy officials often traveled through the city in ornate palanquins, carried by strong men. "Dans la Chine ancienne, les riches fonctionnaires voyageaient souvent dans des palanquins ornés, portés par des hommes forts.culturevehiclehistorytraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading