纽 (niǔ) - Button & knob

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niǔ ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 纟

柠七

纽 · niǔ

Button;

knob;

handle;

tie;

bond;

to connect;

key point;

pivot.

Buttonknobhandle

Usage highlights

ButtonKnobNew YorkPivot/hubTo button upBond/connection

Synonyms

  • 扣— button; buckle
  • 键— key; button
  • 柄— handle

Antonyms

  • 解— to untie; to undo

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He buttoned up his shirt (纽扣).
  • Please turn the knob (旋钮).
  • New York is a major city (纽约).
  • This is the key link in the problem (枢纽).

Collocations

  • Button(纽扣)
  • Knob(旋钮)
  • New York(纽约)
  • Pivot/hub(枢纽)
  • To button up(扣纽扣)
  • Bond/connection(纽带)

Idioms

  • The hub of communications(交通枢纽)
  • An emotional bond(感情纽带)
  • A link between past and present(承上启下的纽带)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to a knot or tie used to fasten clothing.
  • Extends metaphorically to concepts of connection, bonds, and pivotal points.
  • Used in the name for New York (纽约), literally 'New Shackle'.

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