輥 (gǔn) - Roller & to roll

輥Tone 3

gǔn ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

輥 · gǔn

Roller;

to roll;

revolving;

cylindrical object used for flattening or moving things.

Rollerto rollrevolving

Usage highlights

RollerRolling machinePressure rollerGuide rollerPrinting rollerConveyor roller

Synonyms

  • 滚— to roll; rolling
  • 轮— wheel; roller
  • 轴— axle; shaft

Antonyms

  • 停— stop; stationary
  • 固— fixed; immobile

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The printing press uses rollers (印刷辊) to transfer ink.
  • Road rollers (压路辊) are used in construction to compact surfaces.
  • Conveyor belt rollers (输送辊) move materials in factories.
  • The machine has a guide roller (导辊) to direct the material.

Collocations

  • Roller(辊子)
  • Rolling machine(辊轧机)
  • Pressure roller(压辊)
  • Guide roller(导辊)
  • Printing roller(印刷辊)
  • Conveyor roller(输送辊)

Idioms

  • Rolling forward steadily(辊转前行)
  • Like a rolling stone(如辊石般)
  • Smooth as a roller(顺如辊转)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in technical and industrial contexts related to machinery and manufacturing.
  • Represents mechanical efficiency and smooth operation in engineering applications.
  • The character combines the 'cart' radical with a phonetic component, reflecting its mechanical nature.

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