軑 (dài) - Hub — refers to the nave of a & the central part of a wheel where the

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Hub — refers to the nave of a wheel;

the central part of a wheel where the axle passes through;

also used in ancient texts for chariot components.

Hub — refers to the nave of athe central part of a wheel where thealso used in ancient texts for chariot components.

Usage highlights

wheel hubchariot hubhub and spokehub assemblybronze hubhub mechanism

Synonyms

  • 毂— nave, hub (of a wheel)
  • 轴— axle, shaft

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The wheel hub is a crucial part of the chariot (车軑).
  • Ancient chariots had precisely crafted hubs (軑毂).
  • The hub connects the wheel to the axle (轮軑).

Collocations

  • wheel hub(轮軑)
  • chariot hub(车軑)
  • hub and spoke(軑辐)
  • hub assembly(軑毂)
  • bronze hub(铜軑)
  • hub mechanism(軑机)

Idioms

  • The hub guides the wheel(軑导轮转)
  • Firm hub, smooth journey(軑固行安)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts describing chariot construction and mechanics.
  • Represents the central, controlling component in wheeled vehicles.
  • Used metaphorically for central or pivotal elements in systems.

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