(shū) - An ancient term referring to the hub of & also used in classical texts for a type

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shū | 17 strokes | radical:

· shū

An ancient term referring to the hub of a wheel;

also used in classical texts for a type of tree or wooden implement.

An ancient term referring to the hub ofalso used in classical texts for a type

Usage highlights

wheel hub橾 woodchariot hubancient tree
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The chariot's hub was made of hardwood (橾).
  • Ancient texts mention a tree called 橾.
  • The wooden implement was carved from 橾 wood.

Collocations

  • wheel hub(轮橾)
  • 橾 wood(橾木)
  • chariot hub(车橾)
  • ancient tree(古橾)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese classical texts and technical descriptions.
  • Related to early Chinese wheel-making and woodworking technology.
  • Extremely rare in modern usage, primarily of historical interest.

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