軲 (gū) - Wheel & hub

軲Tone 1

gū ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

軲 · gū

Wheel;

hub;

part of a wheel;

also used in transliterations.

Wheelhubpart of a wheel

Usage highlights

Wheel hubCart wheelWheel rimAxle hub

Synonyms

  • 轮— wheel
  • 毂— hub (of a wheel)
  • 轴— axle

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The wheel hub needs replacement (车軲).
  • Cart wheel (车軲轳).
  • Used in transliteration of 'Guru' (古鲁, sometimes written as 軲鲁).

Collocations

  • Wheel hub(车軲)
  • Cart wheel(车軲轳)
  • Wheel rim(轮軲)
  • Axle hub(轴軲)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Ancient character related to wheeled vehicles and transportation.
  • Primarily used in technical contexts related to cart and chariot construction.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese except in specific technical or historical contexts.

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