芯 (xīn) - core & wick

芯Tone 1

xīn ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 艹

想信

芯 · xīn

core;

wick;

heart (of something);

central part;

fuse

corewickheart (of something)

Usage highlights

Candle wickCoreChipMemory chipCPU chipFuse

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The candle wick (蜡烛芯) needs trimming.
  • This is the core (核心) of the problem.
  • The chip (芯片) is a key component in electronics.
  • Memory modules use memory chips (内存芯片).

Collocations

  • Candle wick(蜡烛芯)
  • Core(核心)
  • Chip(芯片)
  • Memory chip(内存芯片)
  • CPU chip(CPU芯片)
  • Fuse(保险丝芯)

Idioms

  • To get to the heart of the matter(一针见血，直指问题核心)
  • The core leadership(领导核心)
  • Cut to the chase(直指核心)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to the wick of an oil lamp, representing the central, essential part that sustains light.
  • In modern usage, extended to mean the core or central part of anything, especially in technology (e.g., 芯片 - chip).
  • In naming, often conveys qualities of being essential, central, or intelligent.

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